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Catholic Charities Rio Grande ready to help asylum-seekers in the U.S.
Story - February 24, 2021 - Just as the coldest weather in more than 30 years brought new misery to asylum-seekers stranded in a refugee camp in Mexico, an end to their plight may be in sight. A small group of 25 was the first to leave the camp in Matamoros, Mexico, and enter the United States Feb. 22 in Brownsville,…
Catholic Charities Diocese of Rochester
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Member - August 14, 2015 - Since 1917, the care and compassion of Catholic Charities has supported people in times of need. Across the 12-county Rochester Diocese, Catholic Charities ensures people who come to us have the essentials: food, clothing and a warm and safe place to sleep. We also offer an array of services to advance economic security, strengthen families…
Saturday of the fourth week of Advent, 2022
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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…
CCUSA president and CEO, Sister Donna Markham, to retire
News - September 30, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. – After eight years of leading Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), Sister Donna Markham OP, Ph.D., will retire as its President and CEO in summer 2023. Sister Donna is the first woman to lead the U.S. domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic Church and is the 10th president in CCUSA’s 112-year history. Her retirement…
Winter storm’s grip doesn’t stop ministries, outreach in Dallas Diocese
Story - February 22, 2021 - Despite the grip the historic winter storm had on north Texas, faith fueled outreach to Catholics and other community members in the Diocese of Dallas. “It’s an opportunity for us to provide to our parishioners in any way we can,” Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns said. “We recognize that we have to do church differently…
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada
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Member - August 14, 2015 - Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) serves 100,000 individuals a year. CCNN offers a broad range of services, including food pantries, workforce development, utility assistance, benefits enrollment for seniors and persons with disabilities, daily hot meals, case management, immigration assistance, family mentoring and sober living. CCNN’s programs are designed to meet basic needs while helping…
CCUSA calls for renewed solidarity in anticipation of World Refugee Day
News - June 13, 2017 - Catholic Charities USA is encouraged by the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirming a nationwide preliminary injunction against the Administration’s executive order limiting and suspending the refugee program and banning travel from six Muslim majority countries. However, the ongoing raids around the country, including the detention for deportation of dozens…
CCBQ hosts pop-up food distribution in midst of COVID-19
Story - April 9, 2020 - Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens hosted a Pop-Up Food Distribution at the Catholic Charities Therese Cervini Early Childhood Development Center located at 35-33 104th Street, Corona, NY 11368 on Wednesday, April 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for families and individuals hardest hit by the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grab-and-go style…
Saturday of the third week of Advent, 2022
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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…
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Santa Fe
https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/members/catholic-charities-archdiocese-of-santa-fe/
Member - August 14, 2015 - At Catholic Charities, we embody faith through action, serving people of all beliefs and backgrounds. Our mission is to ignite hope and provide help. From rehousing the homeless to building affordable housing, we’re part of the solution. By aiding vulnerable seniors, feeding the hungry, embracing displaced refugees and offering low-cost immigration legal aid, we’re dedicated…
CCUSA to join White House on climate change initiative
News - September 23, 2015 - Alexandria, Va. (September 23, 2015) – Responding to Pope Francis’ plea that all people work together in caring for creation and the poor, Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) announced today that CCUSA will join with the White House to help local communities prepare for and be resilient…
Monday of the first week of Advent, 2022
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Prayer & Reflection - November 28, 2022 - The centurion said in reply,“Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof;only say the word and my servant will be healed.For I too am a man subject to authority,with soldiers subject to me.And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes;and to another, ‘Come here,’ and he comes;and to my slave,…