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Catholic Charities’ fund helps cover funeral expenses for those in need

It was in 2020, near the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when an anonymous donor gave $2 million to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago to help people who could not afford to pay for funeral, burial or cremation services for their loved ones.

Creating opportunities for service and encounter

Just days have passed since Christmas, and yet what a dramatic transition we have experienced. The one we spent weeks preparing for, at last, has arrived. As the Scripture so recently shared, the shepherds, awestruck at having found the infant Jesus lying in a manger, left joyfully to spread the news. All who heard it were amazed.

Embracing the call to welcome

In the parable of the loaves and fishes, Jesus says to the Apostles, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves” (Mt 14:16). His message is clear: We are called to reach out to others in need and share what we have. The more we open our hearts to others, the more God equips us to give.

Embracing the call to welcome

In the parable of the loaves and fishes, Jesus says to the Apostles, “There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves” (Mt 14:16). His message is clear: We are called to reach out to others in need and share what we have. The more we open our hearts to others, the more God equips us to give.

Catholic Charities offers help, safe spaces for victims of domestic violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and advocates are using the annual observance to encourage people to talk more about the problem.

‘Can I buy a chocolate bar?’

After buses from Texas began arriving in Chicago in August 2022, the first migrant who came through our doors at Catholic Charities’ St. Gall office was a young man who had walked from downtown Chicago to 55th Street and Kedzie Avenue.

Welcoming survivors to new life

Lucy* put her kids to bed. She prayed. Then she made a phone call. On the other end of the line, Aida Segura’s phone rang. It was late on a Saturday night — a time when the director for Catholic Charities House of Peace usually tries not to take calls. But sometimes she does, and something told her to answer.

Allowing Mary, Undoer of Knots, to guide us

Leading the Midwest’s largest private human services provider through COVID-19, and now as we regain our footing amid high inflation and ever-growing need, is not for the faint of heart.

Being generous is everyone’s birthright, speaker says

Being generous is the birthright of every person, Kerry Alys Robinson said during a panel discussion hosted by Catholic Charities May 16, and if everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to be generous with their money, time and attention, there will be more than enough to go around.

Nourishing families feeds the body, soul

When Jessica (name changed) came to one of Catholic Charities’ grocery centers, she had no coats for her children. One of our fellow Catholic Charities teams was onsite that day hosting a pop-up event. Jessica, and what must have been 60 or so other people, left not only with groceries, but also with coats, socks, underwear and diapers — basic items every child needs to thrive.
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