Catholic Relief & Charity

Oregon Catholic man bares his soles in solidarity with world’s poor
May 04 2013
Every step Roberto Santiago takes - on numbing winter sidewalks, sharp-edged gravel pathways and feathery grass fields - he walks in solidarity with the poorest of the poor.

Catholic Charities honors dedicated volunteers, employees at annual banquet
Apr 23 2013
Years ago, Mark Greenberg described Catholic Charities of Baltimore as a place where “we cherish the divine within you.”

Tragedy in Holy Trinity parishioner's life led to volunteerism
Apr 12 2013
It was July 7, 1984, and Jerry Schreiber was stuck in a crushed Amtrak sleeper near Burlington, Vt.

Catholic Charities faces uncertainty as sequestration looms
Feb 28 2013
If Congress does not act to prevent $85 billion in spending cuts scheduled to begin March 1, Catholic Charities of Baltimore may be among the impacted institutions, said its executive director William J. McCarthy Jr.

Partnerships, sustainability are key in Haiti’s earthquake recovery
Jan 12 2013
Progress in rebuilding Haiti is slow three years after the earthquake.

After nine months in a shelter, family gets a home for the holidays
Dec 26 2012
A single mom with two children shares her story of coming to Baltimore and finding hope.

Ravens spread Christmas cheer to homeless families in Baltimore County
Dec 15 2012
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith was joined by fellow players Ed Reed and Tyrod Taylor Dec. 14.

Loyola, IND among those aiding Hurricane Sandy victims this holiday season
Dec 10 2012
Throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several groups have worked to assist victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Catholic Charities’ annual breakfast celebrates record $3 million raised
Dec 05 2012
Catholic Charities of Baltimore has raised a record $3 million this year, the organization announced Dec. 5 at its annual leadership breakfast.

Medical fund for priests alleviates worry
Dec 02 2012
The Monsignor Daniel McGrath Endowment Fund has helped archdiocesan priest Monsignor Arthur F. Valenzano cover leukemia costs.

John Carroll students push past intellectual disabilities to form friendships
Dec 01 2012
Students form a bond with residents of Gallagher Services, who have intellectual disabilities.

Streams of hope, outreach flow to help New Jersey hurricane victims
Nov 30 2012
There has been no shortage of people trying to assist those who suffered devastating losses as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Pasadena Scout builds rosary walk for Eagle project
Nov 23 2012
Matthew Gibson, 17, was recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Parish in Pasadena Nov. 3

Nativity parishioner spearheads office food collection for My Sister’s Place
Nov 23 2012
Dr. Lynn Chincheck's Timonium dental office is providing food items for My Sister's Place Women's Center.

Ravens rusher Ray Rice tells Christopher Place men to seize ‘opportunity’
Nov 20 2012
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice had fans smiling as he volunteered for Catholic Charities Nov. 20.