During his general audience on June 3, Pope Francis condemned the sin of racism. Pope Francis spoke earlier today: “My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to … Continue reading
The 2020 hurricane season is almost here, and being prepared is the most crucial element to staying safe! Now is the time to make an emergency plan for you and your family. Identify where your family will go in case … Continue reading
Speakers to address current environmental concerns and importance of preserving the planet WHO: Catholic Charities’ Office of Justice and Peace Director Kevin Fitzpatrick (Moderator), Marianist Environmental Education Center Program Coordinator Tara Poling (Panelist), Concerned Citizens of St. John Director Robert … Continue reading
CCANO, Second Harvest, St. Charles Parish Government, Salvation Army, National Guard & St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office will host a Food Distribution on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 9AM at the Dufresne Center located at 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway … Continue reading
If you missed the Virtual Panel, you can watch it here. Speakers to address the effects of COVID-19 on incarceration in Louisiana WHO: Catholic Charities’ Office of Justice and Peace Kevin Fitzpatrick (Panelist), Immigration Services and Legal Advocacy Representative (Panelist), … Continue reading
If you missed the Food Collection in May, you can drop off non-perishable food items and can still contribute by visiting here. The Food Collections in May will be held: Wednesday, May 13 – 10AM – 2PM All collections will … Continue reading
CCANO,Second Harvest and Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Violet will be sponsoring a Food Distribution Event on this Friday, April 24, 2020 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet located at 2621 Colonial Blvd at the Corner … Continue reading
Nola.com’s article discusses community events and news during the COVID pandemic. This article mentions CCANO’s Food for Seniors updates. Seniors can pick up their boxes or have someone pick them up at two locations in the city. Read the article … Continue reading
Julie Ward, CCNAO Director of Immigration and Refugee Services, appeared on VivaNola’s Facebook Live to discuss updates due to COVID-19. She discussed many of the program’s services are continuing via phone and video calls. View the interview here.
Sr. Marjorie Hebert, M.S.C.,President and CEO of CCANO spoke with Catholic Community Radio on “Wake Up Thursday” to give updates on Catholic Charities programs during the pandemic. Listen to her updates on “Wake Up Thursday” here.