Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore

May 21, 2013 - 03:15 pm .- Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated by the tornado that swept through the town yesterday, May 20.

Catholic Charities USA laments food assistance cuts

May 18, 2013 - 04:03 pm .- Catholic Charities USA and other agencies across the country harshly criticized a $21 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program included in the Farm Bill introduced recently to Congress.

Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion

Apr 18, 2013 - 05:19 pm .- As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have asked for prayers for the people of West, Texas and all those affected.

Catholic Charities 'appalled' by former board member's abortion stance

Apr 10, 2013 - 04:04 pm .- Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida says it is saddened that a former board member has become a Planned Parenthood lobbyist, noting that she had affirmed Catholic teaching in applying for the board.

Fla. Planned Parenthood lobbyist was on Catholic Charities board

Apr 10, 2013 - 12:11 am .- A Planned Parenthood lobbyist who appeared to endorse infanticide at a March hearing in the Florida legislature is a former board member of a local Catholic Charities affiliate, a spokeswoman said.

DC youth salsa dance for immigrant outreach

Mar 28, 2013 - 04:12 am .- A recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa dancing that benefited Catholic outreach to low-income immigrants.

Catholic charities back lower tuition for immigrants

Mar 6, 2013 - 12:02 am .- Colorado's three Catholic Charities agencies have stated their support for a bill which would allow some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at the state's universities.

Cincinnati Catholic charities stress public-private partnership

Dec 6, 2012 - 02:24 am .- Leaders of 11 Catholic human services providers from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are calling on lawmakers to protect the poor from the “fiscal cliff” by safeguarding funding to the programs that serve those in need.

Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity

Dec 5, 2012 - 03:40 pm .- Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in the Gospel and Catholic identity while reaching out to serve those in need.

Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches

Nov 7, 2012 - 04:02 am .- Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region.

Catholic Charities works to assess, relieve damage from Hurricane Sandy

Oct 31, 2012 - 05:17 pm .- Catholic Charities agencies along the East Coast are working to assess the damage left by Hurricane Sandy and respond to the needs of those left in its wake.

Ill. Catholic Charities seek new path without foster care, adoption

Oct 20, 2012 - 05:23 pm .- The Catholic Charities agencies of Illinois are trying to meet society’s needs “in a different way” in their first year without the state contracts that supported their adoption and foster care services.

US bishops tap Denver Catholic Charities CEO as justice department head

Sep 17, 2012 - 03:10 pm .- President and CEO of Denver Catholic Charities, Dr. Jonathan Reyes, is honored to accept his new role as executive director of the U.S. bishops' Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development.

Catholics responding to challenges of Isaac cleanup

Sep 6, 2012 - 01:58 am .- As Gulf Coast residents continue the recovery process following Hurricane Isaac, Catholic groups throughout the South have begun organizing disaster relief services for victims.

In Hurricane Isaac's wake, prayers and help for victims

Sep 2, 2012 - 05:06 pm .- Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans prayed for victims of Hurricane Isaac, as the archdiocese's Catholic Charities affiliate assesses damage and helps those affected.

Indiana Catholics respond to ‘devastating’ storm damage

Mar 5, 2012 - 07:23 pm .- Indiana Catholics are committed to helping victims recover from the March 2 outburst of tornadoes that killed at least 13 people in the southern part of the state.