Dear Friends of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, Merry Christmas! The candles of Advent represent Peace, Love, Joy, and Hope. The birth of Jesus Christ was the gift from our Heavenly Father of Hope that we could be saved … Continue reading
December 1, 2018 by Shelby Simon Photos by Jeff Strout St. Elizabeth’s Guild hosted its 48th annual “Volunteer Activist Awards Luncheon” to support the many needs and well-being of the various children’s programs serviced by Catholic Charities since the 1950s. … Continue reading
Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos donate $97.5 million to 24 nonprofits across the U.S. working on family homelessness New Orleans, LA – November 20, 2018: Today, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans announced it has been selected to receive a $5 … Continue reading
November 7, 2018 by Christine Bordelon, Clarion Herald The possibility for mercy is boundless, just as the needs are boundless. Tom Costanza, division director of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, spoke those words Nov. 2 at the 11th annual … Continue reading
November 1, 2018 by Peter Finney, Jr., Clarion Herald Three hundred thirty-one employees of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans – another 200 staffers had to work – gathered Oct. 26 in Kenner for a staff convocation day in which … Continue reading
October 18, 2018 by Matt Sledge Advocate staff photo by Sophia Germer Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards bounded into a room at the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office headquarters on Thursday with a smile on his face and good tidings for … Continue reading
Aired October 10, 2018 Catholic Charities Ciara House staff and clients recently appeared on WWL to raise awareness about housing challenges in our community and to share their experiences of navigating homelessness. A special thank you to the residents of … Continue reading
Aired on October 15 and 17, 2018 Catholic Charities Project SAVE staff and clients recently appeared on FOX 8 and WDSU to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community and to discuss the resources available for those who are … Continue reading
Advocate staff report September 19, 2018 An opioid abuse forum will provide information about the crisis for community members to better understand causes, signs and consequences of use and abuse, as well as treatment resources. The forum, from 6 p.m. … Continue reading
By Michelle Krupa, CNN Updated 7:49 AM ET, Thu September 20, 2018 Editor’s note: This story, first published during the 2017 hurricane season, has been updated to reflect challenges Hurricane Florence survivors will also face. (CNN) – It’s not just a house. … Continue reading