US House Passes Housing Bill With Backing From Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson said the bill ‘has the potential to improve the lives of so many of our fellow citizens.’
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Catholic Charities USA Launches Fundraising Effort Amid Government Shutdown, Loss of SNAP
Due to the ongoing government shutdown, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will lapse on Nov. 1, meaning millions of Americans will no longer have access to food assistance.
Notre Dame to Honor Catholic Charities President for ‘Faith-Filled Service’
Established in 1883 and granted annually, the school’s Laetare Medal is named after the Fourth Sunday of Lent, or ‘Laetare Sunday,’ the date on which its recipient is announced. The award will be given at Notre Dame's commencement ceremony.
Numerous Florida Parishes, Ministry Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Milton
Bishop Frank Dewane of the Diocese of Venice called for prayer and action as the region recovers from a direct hit by the storm.
In Hurricane Helene’s Wake, Priests Offer Mass by Candlelight as Catholic Parishes Become Lifelines
Such a storm is uncommon for the region, but Good Samaritans and the Church are lending a hand in the devastating aftermath.
North Carolina Catholics Mobilize with Relief as State Emerges from Helene’s Floodwaters
Numerous dioceses in Florida, which bore the brunt of the storm, are collecting donations and coordinating aid with the help of Catholic Charities USA.
New Catholic Charities USA Head is Laywoman With Leadership, Philanthropy Background
The outgoing president and CEO, Dominican Sister Donna Markham, is retiring this summer after eight years heading Catholic Charities USA.
New Federal Rules Would Put Transgender Policy Over Privacy, Safety Concerns at Homeless Shelters
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference and Catholic Charities USA argue that the new HUD policy would increase the vulnerability of homeless persons, including those who identify as transgender.
‘Brought Up on Social Encyclicals,’ First Woman Preps to Lead Catholic Charities USA
Adrian Dominican Sister Donna Markham assumes role as CCUSA president in June as humanitarian aid organizations face new challenges to religious freedom.
Sister Donna Markham Appointed as President of Catholic Charities USA
The Dominican nun is a trained clinical psychologist with a background in nonprofit leadership.
