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After arriving in New York this summer from her native Peru, Juanita learned that the most important stop for her and her family was at Catholic Charities, which has assisted her migrant journey. She is currently seeking permanent residency status. Her name has been changed for this story. Juanita learned...

Under banners stressing solidarity, hundreds of union members processed into St. Patrick’s Cathedral Sept. 9 for a Mass celebrated before the annual Labor Day Parade. They represented dozens of unions for steamfitters, ironworkers, electricians, trades traditionally associated with organized labor. They were joined as...

Julia Bourbone of Catholic Charities USA recently highlighted the work of Catholic Charities across the country in resettling Ukrainian refugees. Included in her report is a description of the work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York: https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/for-love-of-ukraine/

If you have ever wondered how the clients of Catholic Charities fair with your support, then we are thrilled to share the following letter of gratitude. Aemal, a refugee from Afghanistan who arrived in New York early this year, recently wrote a letter to Catholic Charities Immigration & Refugee Services thanking...

Mix New York’s historic role as a magnet for newcomers and Catholic Charities’ work with migrants and the rationale is clear: Lower Manhattan is the home of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Services, and it may be the best...

Today on World Refugee Day, we are proud to support, honor, and celebrate refugees from around the world. In partnership with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Catholic Charities Community Services organized the 7th Annual World Refugee Day Community Arts Festival this past weekend in Brooklyn. The festival featured...

When Lilian Rivas came to Catholic Charities for help on her refugee case, she was well-tuned to the ways of advocacy. She brought with her a background in political activism advocating for the Garifuna people of her native Honduras. “She’s definitely a fighter,” Natoo Nichim Ali,...

Volunteers who work with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York Immigration & Refugees office provide an invaluable service to those seeking a new life in the United States. During this Volunteer Appreciation Week, we recognize three in particular for combining expertise with compassionate concern for newcomers: Deborah Green...

Sandra Dieudonne, an immigration attorney for the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York-Haitian Response Initiative, has been named among the 50 most influential and thought-provoking women in New York who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their field. The award was presented by City and State, a publication devoted to...

Starting in July, I began meeting with the asylum-seekers coming to New York from the southern border. Since that time, I met hundreds of people; I believe the best way to share my perspective as a Case Manager, and as a Venezuelan, is by sharing one family’s story. Ana is...