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Catholic Charities helps solve the problems of New Yorkers in need, non-Catholics and Catholics alike. The neglected child, the homeless family, the immigrant and refugee, the person with special needs, and the hungry senior are among those for whom we provide help and create hope – with compassion and respect.
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For many students, the journey through higher education is defined by more than lectures, exams, and deadlines. It is a season shaped by uncertainty, growth, and the quiet search for belonging. It is a search for mentors, for community, and for the reassurance that they are not...
In the cold months of winter, New Yorkers notice more sharply the difference a home can make. Warmth, safety, and a place to belong are things many of us take for granted. Yet, for hundreds of thousands of families across our city and state, safe and stable housing remains out of...
J. Antonio Fernández is the first non-clergy member to lead Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, a century-old network of social service agencies and an affordable housing provider. The greatest need he sees among those they serve? “Housing and food insecurity, no questions asked.” For Catholic...
As we begin a new month, we are reminded that hope is built through everyday acts of service, compassion, and community. In February’s Charity in Action, we share stories of help and hope — from our Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, where young people came together to serve and lead, to a...
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- Sacred Seasons and a Sacred Legacy February 21, 2026On today’s episode of JustLove, Monsignor Sullivan speaks with Dr. Trevor Castor about the rare convergence of Lent and Ramadan, which began just one day apart this year. They reflect on the shared spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and renewal observed by Christians and Muslims around the world, and the deeper meaning of these sacred […]
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Stories
Aleth Felix Tchicaya:
Building a home and a dream
I helped the homeless, and then I lost my home. But this is a plan of God. I have faith that everything will be okay, and Madeline believes in me.
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