Catholic Charities Archives

Many still recovering from Hurricane Sally, as Tropical Storm Beta hits Texas

Sep 22, 2020

As Tropical Storm Beta made landfall between Corpus Christi and Galveston, Texas, along the Gulf Coast the night of Sept. 21, the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee prepared to dispatch its “Caring Coach” to help those still recovering there from Hurricane Sally’s wrath unleashed on the Gulf Coast a week earlier.

By Catholic News Service

Catholic Charities helps refugee students navigate online learning

Sep 14, 2020

Although navigating technology and staying organized and motivated has been a challenge for students across the country with online learning this semester, it is even more difficult for refugee students.

By Theresa Laurence

Catholic Charities of Hawaii partners in $100 million rental assistance program

Sep 10, 2020

Hawaii residents at risk of eviction because of the financial impact of the coronavirus may be eligible for financial assistance under a new $100 million rent relief and housing assistance program.

By Associated Press

Catholic Church in Louisiana working, worshiping after Hurricane Laura

Sep 8, 2020

Since Hurricane Laura unleashed its devastating impact on Southwest Louisiana late last month, three words have crossed the minds of residents trying to rebuild in the region. Not this again.

By Jack Lyons

USCCB president urges special collection to aid disaster-stricken dioceses

Sep 4, 2020

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has asked his fellow bishops to consider having their parishes take up a special collection to aid dioceses and parishes stricken by recent natural disasters.

By Catholic News Service

Hurricane destroys Louisiana churches, closes schools, displaces priests

Sep 1, 2020

Hurricane Laura destroyed six churches in the Diocese of Lake Charles, left a dozen others “highly compromised” and did heavy damage to chancery offices.

By Catholic News Service