Parish, Catholic Charities supply water, food to Florida migrants after Ian October 6, 2022By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, World News Father Patrick O’Connor said his immigrant community, composed mostly of Mexican and Central American laborers, is most in need simply of food and water donations after Hurricane Ian, as the supply chain situation hasn’t been great.
Head of Miami Catholic Charities helps coordinate statewide response to Ian October 4, 2022By Tom Tracy Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, World News The world heard about Hurricane Ian’s devastation along coastal southwest Florida, but the Catholic Charities network of agencies also will focus on lesser known but equally stricken communities and devastated farmworker enclaves in the region.
Florida continues with Hurricane Ian cleanup efforts October 3, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, World News As authorities in Florida continued rescue efforts, Catholic parishes and dioceses in the U.S. moved rapidly to collect aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and U.S. President Joe Biden said it could take years to rebuild what was destroyed.
Catholic response teams in place to help as Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida September 29, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, World News Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29.
Catholic agencies feel pinch of fewer donations for school-supply drives August 15, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, Schools, World News The National Retail Federation reported in June that school-supply prices were expected to increase by 40 percent and one loan company said 37 percent of parents with school-age children said they are unable to afford back-to-school shopping.
Comcast donates 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities to empower careers February 23, 2022By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Comcast Corporation has donated 50 laptops and $15,000 to Catholic Charities of Baltimore Feb. 23 to assist individuals in the Baltimore area in need of work and computer literacy.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore launches largest capital campaign in its history December 8, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News The funds of the historic $75 million “Greater Promise” fundraising effort will support Catholic Charities’ nearly 100 programs, with a primary focus on an Intergenerational Center in West Baltimore, expanding school readiness through Head Start, Gallagher Services and the Cherry Hill Town Center.
Giving Tuesday supporters’ generosity ‘goes above and beyond’ December 2, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Giving, Local News, News, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore Donors throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore pitched in to make “Giving Tuesday” a creative way of supporting parishes and Catholic outreach agencies of the area Nov. 30.
Catholic Charities recognizes three dedicated service award winners November 11, 2021By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News Catholic Charities of Baltimore is recognizing three individuals who have consistently supported Catholic Charities and served their communities in an unparalleled spirit of giving.
Fire temporarily displaces residents at Catholic Charities-run St. Luke’s Place September 16, 2021By Priscila González de Doran Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News A 65-year-old woman is expected to survive critical injuries suffered in a Sept. 15 fire at St. Luke’s Place, a senior housing community run by Catholic Charities of Baltimore, according to a Sept. 16 news release by the Baltimore County Fire Department.
Mask mandate returning to Baltimore City parishes; Catholic Charities will require employees to be vaccinated August 9, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Coronavirus, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate In response to Baltimore City resuming the mandate, the Archdiocese of Baltimore announced that parishes in the city will require Mass attendees, all religious staff and visitors to wear COVID-19 masks while indoors on parish campuses.
RADIO INTERVIEW: Dante Barksdale’s Last Act August 2, 2021By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Christopher Gunty talks with Daniel O’Connor, who produced “Dante Barksdale’s Last Act,” and the two inspiring mothers – Kenyati Gerald and Terri Abbott – who forgave the men who took the life of their sons.