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Catholic Charities USA
George W. Bush donates to Catholic Charities’ work with immigrants and refugees
Washington D.C., Jun 3, 2021 / 13:10 pm Former President George W. Bush recently donated $100,000 to Catholic Charities USA in recognition of the group’s work with immigrants and refugees, the organization said this week. On Wednesday, Catholic Charities USA shared a letter they received from Bush, thanking the 43rd …
USCCB leaders ask for prayers, donations for hurricane victims
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Two U.S. Catholic leaders have called on Catholics to pray for victims of Hurricanes Michael and Florence, along with responders to these storms, and to donate to recovery efforts in the impacted areas. “Let us respond with prayer and personal generosity,” said Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of …
Catholic Charities recognizes Champions of Mercy
Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio celebrated its centennial anniversary in October by recognizing 100 Champions of Mercy at a banquet held at Cintas Center on the Xavier University campus. More than 500 people of all faiths and ages attended the awards dinner. The celebration honored people from all walks of life. …
Catholic Charities agencies assess damage, begin helping storm victims
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Catholic Charities agencies joined emergency response efforts in coastal communities in four Southeastern states as residents and parish staffers began returning to assess the damage Hurricane Matthew left behind. Some evacuation orders remained in effect in South Carolina, where the storm came ashore Oct. …
Dominican sister chosen to lead Catholic Charities USA
Catholic News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Dominican Sister Donna Markham has been chosen to succeed Father Larry Snyder as the new president of Catholic Charities USA. The announcement was made Jan. 12 at Catholic Charities headquarters in Alexandria, a suburb of Washington.