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At this moment, Catholic Charities reaffirms and strengthens our long tradition of standing in solidarity with immigrants who have come to make their new home in New York. Our Catholic parishes and schools, for more than a century, have welcomed those fleeing persecution, poverty, and cruelty in their native countries. Our humanitarian assistance...

This year the marking of Martin Luther King Day, coincides with the Inauguration of a recently re-elected President and is in the shadow of the funeral of a former President.  It may be worth noting that though Martin Luther King never was elected to any public...

The Three Kings Day Celebration, held annually on January 6, commemorates the biblical journey of the Magi to honor the newborn Christ. For many in the Latinx and Caribbean communities, this day represents faith, unity, and cultural resilience. The 47th Annual Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration, organized by El Museo del Barrio,...

Dear Neighbor, The advent of a new year brings mixed feelings.  We look back with sadness for the losses and missed opportunities of the past year, but also with thanks for many blessings received. Looking forward to the upcoming year also carries mixed...

Embrace the spirit of the season! Watch the video below as Monsignor Kevin Sullivan, Executive Director of Catholic Charities NY, shares a heartfelt message and extends warm wishes to you for a blessed Christmas and happy holidays. As we reflect on Monsignor Kevin Sullivan’s compelling message this Christmas season, let...

This past week we experienced the end of election campaigns whose language was too often divisive, angry and unacceptable, across a broad spectrum of issues, and whose results were discouraging and alarming to many. Shortly after the elections, about 30 of us from NY Catholic Charities agencies joined elected and appointed government officials,...

Dear Neighbor, From a child adopted by a loving family to a senior enjoying a meal from our food pantry, Catholic Charities of New York has been providing help and creating hope for millions of New Yorkers — and we couldn’t do it without you. Every day, your support creates brighter...

Kathleen B. Cudahy’s journey with Catholic Charities of New York (CCNY) is a powerful example of how a personal connection can evolve into a lifelong commitment to philanthropy. Her relationship with Catholic Charities began in a uniquely profound way—she and her husband adopted a little girl through a Catholic Charities...

Juneteenth, once more, provides an opportunity to reflect upon the need to continually advance justice and equality. This federal holiday reminds us that our nation and its institutions, including Catholic ones, have not infrequently perpetuated policies and practices of inequality.   It is worth noting...

In honor of Black History Month, we remember the Venerable Pierre Toussaint — the founder of Catholic Charities of New York — whose legacy lives on today in our work of providing help and creating hope for New Yorkers in need. Venerable Pierre Toussaint (1766-1853) was born a slave in Haiti and died a freeman in...