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New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
Catholic Charities aids victims of powerful Ark. storm
At least 35 people have been killed in deadly storms and tornadoes in the South, and Catholic agencies are preparing... Read more
Okla. Catholics speak up for voiceless with lawmakers
A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be... Read more
Catholic Charities faces challenges from government shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, nonprofit aid groups such as Catholic Charities are feeling an added strain on their... Read more
Catholic Charities prepares aid for Colo. flood victims
Catholic relief agencies in Colorado are assembling to provide long-term assistance for victims of the massive floods that have struck... Read more
Denver archbishop offers prayers, support to flood victims
As deadly flash flooding devastates the Colorado Front Range, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has asked for prayers for... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
Catholic Charities USA laments food assistance cuts
Catholic Charities USA and other agencies across the country harshly criticized a $21 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read more
Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion
As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have... Read more
Catholic Charities 'appalled' by former board member's abortion stance
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida says it is saddened that a former board member has become a Planned Parenthood lobbyist,... Read more
Fla. Planned Parenthood lobbyist was on Catholic Charities board
A Planned Parenthood lobbyist who appeared to endorse infanticide at a March hearing in the Florida legislature is a former... Read more
DC youth salsa dance for immigrant outreach
A recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa... Read more
Catholic charities back lower tuition for immigrants
Colorado's three Catholic Charities agencies have stated their support for a bill which would allow some undocumented students to pay... Read more
Cincinnati Catholic charities stress public-private partnership
Leaders of 11 Catholic human services providers from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are calling on lawmakers to protect the poor... Read more
Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity
Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more
Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches
Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region. Read more
Catholic Charities works to assess, relieve damage from Hurricane Sandy
Catholic Charities agencies along the East Coast are working to assess the damage left by Hurricane Sandy and respond to... Read more
Ill. Catholic Charities seek new path without foster care, adoption
The Catholic Charities agencies of Illinois are trying to meet society’s needs “in a different way” in their first year... Read more
US bishops tap Denver Catholic Charities CEO as justice department head
President and CEO of Denver Catholic Charities, Dr. Jonathan Reyes, is honored to accept his new role as executive director... Read more
