Homelessness Archives

Catholic groups face risks to help homeless in Brazil

Church in the Americas
Jul 2, 2019

The Archdiocese of São Paulo and members of Catholic lay movements have been making a huge effort to deal with the needs of homeless people, but they say the problem is getting worse.

Funeral pays tribute to homeless man who lived by Indianapolis cathedral

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
May 21, 2019

In his own way, William “Paco” Pryor never considered himself homeless during the more than 20 years that he lived behind SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Instead, he found his own version of what most people long for in a “home” — a place where he was welcomed and embraced by people who cared about him.

Catholic school students donate bake sale funds to veterans’ group

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Mar 17, 2019

When U.S. Army veteran Chris Stout and his service dog Tom visited St. Edward School in Nashville March 6, the students and faculty felt like they were meeting real-life superheroes.

Homeless woman says seeing Rome, meeting Pope was ‘life-changing’

Church in the Americas
Mar 7, 2019

A formerly homeless Denver woman says visiting Rome was a “life-changing” experience.

Catholic Charities expects healthy housing to ease chronic homelessness

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Feb 16, 2019

Catholic Charities USA is partnering with five diocesan Catholic Charities agencies, local hospitals, housing developers and funders in a plan aiming to reduce chronic homelessness 20 percent by 2024.

Donation drive at SEEK2019 gets attendees ‘more invested in mission’

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jan 12, 2019

SEEK attendees filled 30 50-gallon bags with winter hats, gloves, scarves and socks, as well as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and other hygiene items — all to help the homeless and others in need in the city.