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President & CEO of CCUSA, Sister Donna Markham, to retire
September 30, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – After eight years of leading Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), Sister Donna Markham OP, Ph.D., will retire as …
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Catholic Charities USA announces $2.5M Innovation Challenge
September 30, 2022
ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 30, 2022 — Sister Donna Markham OP, PhD, president and CEO of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), announced …
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CCUSA prepares to support communities impacted by Hurricane Ian
September 28, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, launched a dedicated …
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CCUSA’s President and CEO is recognized among The NPT Power & Influence Top 50
August 9, 2022
Alexandria, Va. — For the seventh year in a row, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) President and CEO, Sister Donna Markham, …
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Catholic Charities USA releases its annual report
August 2, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA), one of the country’s largest social service providers, has released its annual report. …
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U.S. Catholic community supports robust use of TPS
July 19, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – In a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of State, U.S. Catholic leaders …
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CCUSA response to SCOTUS ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson
June 24, 2022
Alexandria, Va — In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, CCUSA issued the following: …
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Letter urges Congress to support robust funding for DOJ
June 23, 2022
The Honorable Jeanne Shaheen, Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Washington, D.C. 20510 …
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CCUSA marks 10th anniversary of DACA, urges passage of American Dream and Promise Act
June 15, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – In recognition today of the 10th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) — the stopgap …
CCUSA marks 10th anniversary of DACA, urges passage of American Dream and Promise Act
June 15, 2022
Alexandria, Va. – In recognition today of the 10th anniversary of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) — the stopgap …