Story - March 27, 2020 - Catholic Charities of Oregon was founded during a global crisis — the Great Depression — and in the intervening years has responded to urgent individual needs as part of its everyday work: providing shelter for the homeless, safety for the trafficking victim, furnishings and clothes for the refugee. So in many ways, it’s well equipped…

Story - December 14, 2021 - Deadly tornadoes left a more-than 200-mile path of destruction overnight on December 10, 2021, in the Midwest.   In the past month, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro staff have been busy resettling 300 Afghan refugees in our community. We still have more than 150 refugees in an Owensboro hotel because of our housing shortage. Also, some landlords would not rent to the newcomers making…

Member - August 13, 2015 - For more than 93 years, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque has provided help and created hope for the most vulnerable in our communities. From affordable housing, mental health counseling, immigration legal services, jail and prison reentry services and much more, our agency serves thousands of vulnerable people across 30 counties each year.

Story - March 20, 2020 - In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington has made some changes to its upcoming schedule, keeping in place its commitment to helping the local community in need. “With the current public health crisis, the needs of the poor and vulnerable in our community are only increasing,” wrote Kate…

News - March 18, 2015 - Alexandria, Virginia (March 18, 2015) – Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville, Tex., will speak at the United Nations on behalf of the Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) network and its response to the unaccompanied minors and families who have come across our nation’s border. Sr. Norma…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Central Florida, serving the Diocese of Orlando, embraces those in need with hope, transforming their lives through faith, compassion and service. Ministries focus on preventing homelessness, providing affordable housing, comprehensive refugee and immigration services, behavioral health services, disaster preparedness and response, dental and medical clinics, senior wellness services and others.

News - February 20, 2024 - Luz Tavarez, a legislative advocacy expert and an experienced leader within the Catholic Charities network, has joined Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) as vice president for government affairs. In this critical role, Tavarez will direct CCUSA’s ongoing efforts to urge national policymakers to recognize the needs of the most vulnerable and to adopt measures that support…

Prayer & Reflection - December 24, 2022 - Today’s gospel from Luke 1:67-79, known as “The Canticle of Zechariah,” is a hymn of praise to God. Zechariah was jubilant that he and his wife, Elizabeth, would finally have a child. The couple had all but given up on being parents, but God had other plans. Not only would they have a child, but…

News - September 22, 2021 - WASHINGTON—Over the last several weeks, there has been a substantial increase in the number of migrants present in the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, roughly 145 miles west of San Antonio. The majority of these individuals are Haitian nationals, many of whom have been living in or traveling through Latin America for varying…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Catholic Charities, one of the largest private family service agencies in Fairfield County, has been providing services since 1916. Our programs include feeding the hungry and homebound, sheltering the homeless, supporting families, offering assistance with physical and mental health and providing consultation and aid to immigrants. We assist people of all ages, races, religions and…

Prayer & Reflection - December 17, 2022 - As a child, I remember how long Advent felt as I anticipated presents on Christmas morning and a week off school. As an adult, I have the opposite feeling, marveling at how quickly Advent flies by. Instead of something to anticipate, Christmas feels like a deadline with so much to do and not enough time…

Story - October 27, 2020 - After more than 75 years helping form families through international adoption, Catholic Charities of Baltimore has closed its international adoption program. The agency cited changing circumstances within other countries and a “negative stance” toward international adoption from the U.S. government. Ellen Warnock, who has worked in the international adoption program for 36 years, called the…