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For more than a century, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York has stood as a beacon of hope for our neighbors in need — serving Catholics and non-Catholics alike with dignity and respect. In every corner of our city and state, we see both the struggles and the strength of those...

The Holy Father names The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the eleventh Archbishop of New York, accepts resignation of His Eminence Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan. With hearts full of gratitude and hope, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York joyfully congratulates The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks on his...

As Charina Santos’s son, Jace, approached his first birthday, he was making eye contact, waving and starting to feed himself — the usual developmental milestones that pediatricians track. Then, within a couple of months, he stopped. “I would try to get him to engage, but it just wasn’t there,” Ms. Santos said. Soon...

2025 Christmas Hope Year-End Campaign: Double Your Impact and Answer a Family’s Prayers As the year comes to a close, Catholic Charities of New York is launching its 2025 Christmas Hope Year-End Match with an urgent appeal to support families across New York who continue to struggle to meet basic needs this holiday season. With rising...

Each year, Catholic Charities of New York’s Cardinal’s Christmas Luncheon marks the official kickoff of the Christmas season in New York — a cherished tradition that ushers in a spirit of generosity, community, and hope across the city. This year was no exception. Guests filled the New York Hilton Midtown...

Charity at the Push of a Button Charities from the New York metropolitan area and beyond gathered in Times Square on December 1 to celebrate the global launch of the “Giving Machines” — bright red vending machines where people can make donations to local and international charities. Now in...

Turn Your Compassion into Action for Children and Families in Need Catholic Charities of New York is marking this year’s Giving Tuesday on December 2nd with an urgent appeal to support families across New York who continue to struggle to meet basic needs. With rising food prices and the lingering...

Dear Neighbors, This Thanksgiving, as families gather around tables across New York, I want to take a moment to say thank you — for being part of our Catholic Charities of New York family. Over the past several weeks, from the Bronx to Staten Island, our...

A Morning of Community and Compassion On the morning of November 25, Catholic Charities of New York’s Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Community Center in Harlem was filled with warmth, gratitude, and the unmistakable spirit of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul and His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Dolan...

A Partnership Rooted in Shared Values Catholic Charities of New York and the Islamic Society of the Bronx joined together this Thanksgiving season to distribute 100 halal turkeys to neighborhood families — a collaboration grounded in compassion, dignity, and a shared commitment to serving neighbors in...