Story - April 13, 2021 - As the pandemic provoked shutdowns across the United States in March 2020, Jason’s stress level began to climb. He had to handle cash as an essential employee selling car parts at an AutoZone in McKinney, Texas, a state with no mask mandate. His precarious health — asthma, sarcoidosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, allergies — put…

Story - May 13, 2020 - While businesses and organizations from around the state are discussing plans to reopen, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is currently assisting more people than ever before in their 80-year history. “The services offered by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson are simply immense. We remain operational to help those most in need,” said Scott Milliken, CEO.…

Story - April 24, 2020 - From one end of the country to the other, dioceses and Catholic charitable agencies are coming up with ingenious solutions to meet growing hunger in their communities. The Archdiocese of San Francisco started a grocery delivery service and hotline in early April. Within two weeks, 14 parishes had signed on with parishioners committed to help…

Prayer & Reflection - March 21, 2016 - Opening Prayer Almighty and merciful God, look with compassion on our affliction, and so lighten your children’s burden and confirm their faith, that they may always trust without hesitation in your gracious providence. Amen. Read Luke 10:25-37 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 25:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7, 10-11 R. But you, Lord, my strength, come quickly to help…

Prayer & Reflection - March 21, 2016 - OPENING PRAYER O God, you have provided food for all living things and showed us in Christ how to care for the world. May everyone trust in you, who feeds even the birds of the air. Amen. READ LUKE 9:11-17 RESPONSORIAL PSALM 42 R./ Give thanks to the LORD for he is good, his mercy…

Story - April 20, 2020 - Catholic Charities, others are inundated, and people and backers are helping. Norb Sticha, a retired electrician from New Prague, spent one morning last week making sandwiches with fellow volunteers at the central kitchen and warehouse of Catholic Charities near downtown St. Paul. Sticha, who is 66, started cooking one meal a month at the kitchen…

News - April 6, 2022 - Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has been awarded one of more than 80 Healthcare Outreach AmeriCorps grants through AmeriCorps State and National, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This grant will fund 15 members serving across the country, providing healthcare outreach, partnership building and wraparound supportive services. While many…

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Story - March 11, 2019 - Three weeks after the government shutdown began on Dec. 22, 2018, Transport Security Administration (TSA) employees felt the absence of a regular paycheck. Strangers and corporations stepped up to help nationwide. On Jan. 14, 2019, TSA set up an official food drive to help employees and manage donations at Orlando International Airport. It was then…

Story - August 27, 2018 - By: Sr. Donna J. Markham, OP, Ph.D. and Rod Hochman, MD Download PDF It is rare in our world today to see a scenario where doing what is best for the poor and vulnerable also achieves what is best for the balance sheet. The transformational work of serving those most in need commonly represents financial…

Job - May 3, 2024 - BACKGROUND: Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County helps people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome barriers to economic mobility and wellness. Rooted in a legacy of faith-based social services for nearly a century, the agency takes a holistic approach to helping people change their lives for good, focusing on…