Statement On The Attacks Against Democracy
01/10/2021 | Public Statements | Share
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, released the following statement in response to the attacks at the US Capitol.
Working remotely, Catholic Charities continues to serve immigrants. Calls on New Yorkers to include all immigrants in COVID-19 assistance
03/30/2020 | Public Statements | Share
Catholic Charities remains committed to serving all immigrants in this critical period, and is doing so. Our helplines and dedicated staff are operating remotely to provide help to the fullest extent possible. We call on our New York public and private partners to continue our New York tradition of including all immigrants in any Corona...
Statement On The Supreme Court’s Decision On The Public Charge
02/06/2020 | Public Statements | Share
Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of New York, released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s decision on the public charge rule on Monday.
Message from Msgr. Kevin Sullivan on the Rockland County Attack
12/30/2019 | Public Statements | Share
Statement of Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York on Last Night’s Attack at the Home of a Jewish Family in Monsey, NY
12/30/2019 | Public Statements | Share
The news of last night’s attack at the home of a Jewish family in Monsey, New York, is the latest in a series of sickening acts of violence against our Jewish brothers and sisters. Such acts must be condemned completely and without reservation as totally contrary to everything that people of faith stand for.
Catholic Charities Statement on Reuniting Separated Children with their Parents
07/09/2018 | Public Statements | Share
The court-established deadline for reuniting children separated from their parents by recent federal policy decisions has arrived.
STATEMENT ON RECENT IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES
06/15/2018 | Public Statements | Share
“The federal administration’s recent decision to separate children from their parents at the border is cruel and misguided. It violates our core Catholic belief in the importance of the unity of the family as fundamental to the preservation of human dignity and the common good of society.
Today, New York and the World Lost a True Hero – Rusty Staub
03/29/2018 | Public Statements | Share
Statement from Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director, Catholic Charities of New York, on the passing of Rusty Staub:
A Message From Monsignor Sullivan - DACA Call In Day: February 26
02/23/2018 | Public Statements | Share
About 800,000 young Americans brought to United States by their parents as children now face a crisis.
Statement on Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
01/09/2018 | Public Statements | Share
Due to the changes in TPS announced recently by the Trump administration, Catholic Charities, the Office of the New Americans, El Diario, WADO 1280 and Noticias Univision 41 will hold a phone bank this Thursday and Friday between 5pm and 7pm to answer any questions that you may have about the end of this protected immigration status and the...
Help those impacted by recent Natural Disasters
09/22/2017 | Public Statements | Share
Catholic Charites extends its prayers and thoughts to the people of Puerto Rico and Mexico in these very difficult days.
STATEMENT OF CARDINAL TIMOTHY DOLAN ON THE RESCINDING OF DACA
09/06/2017 | Public Statements | Share
Today’s announcement that DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – will be rescinded is an ominous development for the 800,000 immigrants who came to our great nation as children and who now face the possibility of losing, through no fault of their own, their right to live, work, and remain with their families here in the United States...
Statement on the Elimination of Deferred Action (DACA)
09/05/2017 | Public Statements | Share
We deeply regret the President’s decision to rescind the DACA program and initiate steps to end the program without any replacement. Catholic Charities remains steadfast in our solidarity with the 800,000 “Dreamers,” who face even more uncertainty and threat. We recognize the six month wind down period provides an imperative for us to act...
COMMISSION OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STATEMENT
08/15/2017 | Public Statements | Share
Words are never enough, but at least some need to be said to make certain that the actions, attitudes and speech such as those in Charlottesville are rejected as beyond the pale of human decency. Last Sunday in my homily I spoke to this point: there is no room for racism, hatred and supremacy in our Christian faith.
Ongoing Solidarity & Willingness to Help
06/29/2017 | Public Statements | Share
For more than a century, Catholic Charities has experienced New York as more vibrant and industrious because of the long-standing contributions of immigrants and refugees.
Happy 100th Anniversary to Catholic Charities!
04/25/2017 | Public Statements | Share
Happy 100th Anniversary to our beloved Catholic Charities. A century ago this very month, the legislature of New York State formally incorporated the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York to help the people of New York.
UPDATED STATEMENT ON IMMIGRATION FROM MONSIGNOR KEVIN SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF NEW YORK
03/07/2017 | Public Statements | Share
New York, NY – March 6, 2016 – In light of today’s announcement from the White House on the executive order affecting immigration, I would like to reaffirm Catholic Charities of New York’s deep commitment to our immigrants and refugees.
Reaffirming Our Solidarity With Immigrants & Refugees
01/26/2017 | Public Statements | Share
Catholic Charities reaffirms our solidarity with immigrants and refugees who come to this nation to make a better life for themselves, their families, and their neighbors. This is particularly important in times of uncertainty and anxiety.
POST-ELECTION IMMIGRATION UPDATE
11/22/2016 | Public Statements | Share
Prepared By
CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES
IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE SERVICES DIVISION
Rev. November 21, 2016
Catholic Charities Statement on Child Welfare
07/15/2015 | Public Statements | Share
Recently, the media has given attention to the care being provided to children in the New York foster care system. The important issues raised will be dealt with over the next months. Hopefully, these will be handled appropriately for the sake of the vulnerable children being cared for.