Disaster Relief
Catholic Charities USA is the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church. Our disaster response team – along with the knowledge and expertise of our member agencies – mobilize quickly and effectively to aid those experiencing or recovering from disasters.
Read an impact report from our agencies (December 2021)
Disaster Relief: How We Do It
– We provide Disaster Response and Preparedness Training through the annual Applied
Institute for Disaster Excellence (AIDE).
– We support local Catholic Charities agencies with Disaster Relief Resources
through our online library.
– We provide on-the-ground and technical assistance at the time of a disaster
to assist local agencies with management of response and recovery efforts.
United in Mission – Leading Self and Others Through Catholic Culture Webinar
September 2, 2021
An organization can have many good leaders (managers, directors, even key volunteers), but without a foundation in understanding oneself from …
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The Theology of the Good Samaritan: Putting Fratelli Tutti into Action Webinar
September 2, 2021
This webinar will explore Pope Francis’ new encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, and its invitation to renew our commitment to caring for …
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Washington Archdiocese offers practical steps for caring for creation
August 19, 2021
Launched Aug. 16, the Archdiocese of Washington’s action plan to promote “an integral ecology” includes practical ways that parishes, Catholic …
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A Model for Faith Community Nursing
March 1, 2021
Trauma and Self Care: Tools for Parish Social Ministers Webinar
January 11, 2021
Serving during the pandemic has been extraordinarily difficult for many parish social ministers at Catholic Charities agencies, Dioceses, and parishes. …
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Cultivating the Vineyard of the Lord – Parish Engagement with the Dignity of Work webinar
November 24, 2020
The social doctrine of the Church has its foundation in labor and the dignity of working people, and the rights …
Building Bridges through Dialogue and Open Communication
July 24, 2020
How can we assist our communities to talk together about difficult topics, honor difference, recognize common ground and be able …
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Parish Engagement Program of Santa Clara: Innovation Challenge Finalist
July 21, 2020
This webinar will profile the Parish Engagement Program (PEP) of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, which is a finalist …
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