News - November 7, 2020 - Sister Donna Markham, OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities  USA issued the following statement today congratulating the President-Elect: “On behalf of Catholic Charities USA, I would like to congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris on this momentous occasion.  Now that the long and tense election process is over, it is…

News - June 24, 2015 - Alexandria, Va. (June 24, 2015) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), whose members helped more than nine million individuals in need on their journey out of poverty last year, announced today that Dr. Shane Lopez, author of “Making Hope Happen,” and Dr. Carolyn Woo, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, will serve as keynote speakers…

News - November 7, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) sent a letter to the House of Representatives urging members, as they deliberate over the recently introduced Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to prioritize and protect programs that foster family economic stability, promote a culture of charitable giving and prioritize the individuals and families living in poverty. The…

News - March 22, 2023 - Alexandria, Va – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will recognize Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, the president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), as one of the nation’s top women faith leaders. Women on the Frontlines: Celebrating Women Faith Leaders, an event that will be hosted by Secretary of Health and…

News - November 5, 2021 - Alexandria, Va. ― Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) welcomes the vote in favor of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by the House of Representatives today, paving the way for the president’s signature. The infrastructure act makes significant contributions to the well-being of our nation.  CCUSA applauds the commitment of funds for environmental remediation, the…

News - November 8, 2017 - Alexandria, Va. – Sister Donna Markham, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), is traveling to Puerto Rico to underscore CCUSA’s solidarity with and support for Caritas de Puerto Rico, the Catholic Charities agency on the island.  The trip is part of CCUSA’s efforts to assist with ongoing relief and recovery efforts from the…

News - December 14, 2022 - Alexandria, VA – As our nation grapples with escalating turmoil at the southwestern border of the United States and a highly charged political environment, it is incredibly disturbing for Catholic Charities — the domestic humanitarian arm of the U.S. Catholic Church — to be accused of violating federal laws, fueling the dramatic increase in migrants…

News - June 26, 2019 - Alexandria, Va. (June 26, 2019)–The images and stories coming from the border are heart wrenching. Today I beg all persons of good will to reach out and respond generously to the arrival of newcomers. I also beg Congress and the Administration to provide the necessary aid to address the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico…

News - November 1, 2021 - Pilot Program to develop national standard of practice in providing comprehensive referral and social services to asylum-seekers Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charites USA (CCUSA) announces “The Border is Everywhere” (TBIE) pilot initiative, a first-of-its-kind national effort to ensure asylum-seekers — individuals and families — are properly referred from border communities to an interior city destination…

News - November 6, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has launched Whole Hearted, a parish-based trauma-awareness resource that integrates spirituality and religious practices with behavioral health. On the heels of a global pandemic, Whole Hearted can be a powerful resource for communities recovering from trauma. While not intended to be used in place of clinical or professional…

News - September 22, 2020 - Agencies receive a combined $1 million to invest in innovative programs Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, announced the three awardees of the CCUSA Social Innovation Challenge during a virtual event with staff from across the Catholic Charities ministry. The awardees will receive a combined $1…

News - June 18, 2019 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), traveled to Laredo, Texas, to share a message of compassion and hope with migrants and thank staff and volunteers who are serving at La Frontera shelter. She also presented a check for $200,000 to assist with increasing needs. Over 200 individuals are…