Prayer & Reflection - March 3, 2023 - Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. I always felt like forgiveness depended on trust. In order to forgive someone, you…

Story - November 14, 2018 - Two years ago Hollee Hook faced a mid-life career change and loss of income while grieving the death of her longtime partner and raising her 13-year-old son by herself. Thanks to the Uplifting Parents (UP) program at Catholic Social Services, Hollee has a new career in surgical technology and a job she loves. “I was…

News - September 18, 2018 - Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, joined leaders of other Christian organizations as members of the “Circle of Protection” in urging members of Congress to pass a final Farm Bill that does not reduce SNAP funding or the number of people who receive SNAP food assistance. Read the full…

Member - August 13, 2015 - Services

Story - April 11, 2022 - By Rebecca Smith After fleeing Afghanistan, several hundred refugees have ended up in mid-Missouri. Community groups there came together to gather donations for new and expectant Afghan moms, and hosted a baby shower and health clinic to help them transition to life in America. Last August, the United States completed the American exit from Afghanistan,…

Member - August 17, 2015 - Services

News - September 16, 2016 - Alexandria, Va. — As a founding partner of the Wilson-Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) led a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to discuss the first of its kind study, “The Impact of Homelessness Prevention Programs on Homelessness,” which finds homeless prevention programs dramatically decrease…

Story - March 25, 2021 - Nurses and volunteers from the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey recently stopped by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton’s Linkages program in Tinton Falls, N.J., to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the families, staff and volunteers there, as well as other members of the community. Linkages is transitional housing for families and individuals exiting homelessness in…

Publication - February 17, 2021 - Since its founding, the Catholic Charities network has advocated for just and fair policies that help individuals and families who are poor and vulnerable reach their full potential. Our Catholic tradition teaches that society, acting through government and civil organizations, has a special obligation to consider the needs of these populations. Summary As Congress and…

Story - December 9, 2017 - Saturday of the First Week of Advent Readings of the Day For me, the Season of Advent is about expectation and preparation for the arrival of Christ. We often think it is His arrival as a baby born on Christmas day, but in my heart I know I am working on myself so I am…

Story - January 19, 2021 - By Luz E Acosta, Supervisor at the Center for Working Families, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan When Elvia Lopez arrived in Michigan she had two kids, she was feeling very alone. Even though she had some acquaintances in town, Elvia felt lost. She didn’t speak English and didn’t know anything about this new country. It was…

Member - August 14, 2015 - Services