Catholic Charities USA Archives

Life more than just “on hold” for young Catholics

May 3, 2020

It’s not just “life on hold” for younger Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic; some young are feeling “helpless and very disempowered by not being able to do much,” while others are working tirelessly as first responders.

By Nick Mayrand

Dioceses scramble to meet the need to feed the poor at their door

Apr 26, 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.

By Catholic News Service

Bishops criticize immigration restrictions, say they will hurt families

Apr 25, 2020

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and two other Catholic bishops criticized President Donald Trump’s April 22 executive order to temporarily restrict some forms of immigration during the pandemic, saying it could “fuel polarization and animosity.”

By Julie Asher

Catholic leaders urge Congress to address shortcomings in CARES Act

Apr 8, 2020

Testing and treatment for the novel coronavirus for all people regardless of their immigration status and assistance to church organizations with more than 500 workers are among crucial concerns Catholic leaders are urging Congress to address in a new federal emergency aid package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Dennis Sadowski

Catholic agencies seek stimulus funding to meet expected surge in clients

Mar 24, 2020

Several Catholic charitable agencies are among more than 200 nonprofits urging Congress to include $60 billion in aid to help them meet an expected surge in requests for services from unemployed people.

By Dennis Sadowski

Bishop urges Congress to show compassion, solidarity with refugees

Feb 29, 2020

During a Feb. 27 congressional hearing about the status of the nation’s refugee program, Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington quoted someone who is not frequently mentioned on Capitol Hill: Pope Francis.

By Carol Zimmermann