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CCUSA responds to executive action on immigration
News - November 22, 2014 - Alexandria, Virginia (November 21, 2014) – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the largest networks of social services providers in this country, responded to the executive action on immigration announced last night by President Obama by calling it an important step towards protecting immigrants and strengthening families. The decision moves our nation closer towards creating…
CCUSA calls for greater focus on policies that reduce poverty
News - January 20, 2015 - Alexandria, Virginia (January 20, 2015) – Responding to the President’s annual State of the Union address, Catholic Charities USA welcomes the discussion of new ideas to help people achieve their full potential, but encourages greater discussion on how our country can more effectively address the plight of the 45 million individuals living at or below…
Life-affirming love
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Prayer & Reflection - March 14, 2024 - Ugh, today’s readings from Deuteronomy and John’s Gospel really challenge me. What golden calf do I worship? How am I “stiff necked”? How often do I forget the One who has saved me? Who do I believe? In whom do I place my hope? Where do I need forgiveness? And what do any of today’s…
Messengers of mercy
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Prayer & Reflection - March 10, 2024 - “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” This familiar quote is recorded to be first used in 1849 by Alphonse Karr, a French journalist and novelist. In comparison to the 5th Century, B.C. — the likely time frame referenced by the 2nd Book of Chronicles in today’s First Reading — 19th Century…
Catholic Charities USA Director bestowed ‘Spirit’ Award by National VOAD
News - May 19, 2015 - Alexandria, Va. (May 19, 2015) – Catholic Charities USA’s (CCUSA) Disaster Response Operations Director Katie Oldaker received the Spirit Award from the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) during their annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Awarded annually, the Spirit Award recognizes the outstanding service, professionalism and passion of an individual who is involved…
A seat at the heavenly banquet
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Prayer & Reflection - February 28, 2024 - As a parent, I can relate to the mother of James and John, the sons of Zebedee, in today’s gospel when she asks Jesus if her sons might sit beside him in the Kingdom of Heaven. I always want the best for my child, too — the best friends, the best teachers, and, when applicable, the…
May our voices ring
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Prayer & Reflection - December 30, 2023 - Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!! The refrain from the responsorial psalm reminds us during this Octave of Christmas to celebrate the Light that has come into our world, which sometimes can be a world of darkness. The Word Made Flesh dwells among us…and we rejoice. Amidst the celebrations and gifts, the…
Catholic Charities network comes together for rigorous disaster relief training
News - December 11, 2023 - Last week, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) hosted the 2023 Applied Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over five days, roughly 225 participants from more than 60 Catholic Charities agencies, nonprofits and government partners took part in a rigorous training to help the Catholic Charities network be better prepared to offer critical short-…
CCUSA expresses appreciation for introduction of Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023
News - November 3, 2023 - In a letter to members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO Kelly Alys Robinson expressed appreciation for the introduction of the Immigration Court Efficiency and Children’s Court Act of 2023, which aims to establish a child-friendly immigration court system specifically designed to prioritize their safety and…
The Familia Lopez: A SNAP story
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…
Thank you for picking us
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Story - June 1, 2021 - By Tara Ford, Director of Marketing Communications, Catholic Charities of San Antonio No one really knows the trauma, sadness, and grief of a teenage boy traveling alone through another country in search of a hopeful future in the United States. To overcome trauma, one needs positive relationships, a healthy lifestyle, and strong community support. One needs…
A ministry of presence: Women religious at Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Story - June 1, 2021 - By David Werning, Managing Editor Organizing a closet full of clothes can be a daunting and unwelcome chore for someone doing some spring cleaning at home. The thought of putting it off until next spring may be very tempting. Now imagine walking into a facility with 26,000 square feet of floor space filled with hundreds of…