For Abbey, a lifelong New Yorker and child welfare specialist, the past few years brought challenges she never expected. Within a short period of time, she was diagnosed with stage-four lung cancer, seriously injured in a car accident, and...

Ted McCourtney and his wife, Tracy, have supported Catholic Charities of New York for more than five decades. They see their generosity as a simple way to live out the values of their Catholic faith. “The reason we give really comes down to the Gospel,” Ted said. “Jesus said, whatever you do for the...

For Daisy, life in the Bronx is built on hard work, family, and the daily routines that keep everything in balance. She works most days at a restaurant, takes on housekeeping jobs when she can, visits her son in Brooklyn, and spends...

Catholic Charities of New York will welcome the People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors Mobile Museum, a nationwide storytelling initiative produced by Catholic Charities USA, when it makes its first stop in New York City on March 26–27, 2026. The People of Hope...

Many New Yorkers are struggling to keep up with rent and housing costs. When rent falls behind, families may find themselves facing Housing Court, eviction notices, or the risk of losing their home. Without the right guidance, the eviction process can be confusing and overwhelming. Catholic Charities...

As we begin a new month, we are reminded that hope is built through everyday acts of service, compassion, and community. Last month, we mark the installation of Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks as the 11th Archbishop of New York and honor Cardinal Dolan’s years of faithful leadership. We also lift up our advocacy efforts in...

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...

Lent is a season that invites reflection, intention, and responsibility. As Catholics, we use this time to examine our lives, simplify what is unnecessary, and recommit ourselves to living out our faith in concrete ways. At Catholic Charities of New York, Lent is also a natural moment to reflect on stewardship,...

Tres Puentes Community Health Center in Mott Haven By 11 a.m. sharp, the line outside Tres Puentes Community Health Center in Mott Haven had already wrapped around the corner — but these Bronx residents were not waiting for a medical appointment. Instead, they stood patiently in the bitter cold...

Lent invites us into a sacred rhythm — a time of prayer, reflection, and renewal. It is a season that gently calls us to pause, to look inward, and to deepen our relationship with God and with one another. At Catholic Charities of New York, Lent is also a reminder of the profound dignity...