For many years, Martha MacCallum has been a cherished supporter of Catholic Charities of New York’s Annual Christmas Luncheon, joining friends and community leaders in celebration of the spirit of generosity and compassion that defines this beloved tradition. This year, Catholic Charities of New York is...

On November 12, 2026, Catholic Charities of New York hosted 26 volunteers from the Order of Malta of the New York City Area for a service project at our South Bronx Hub and Washington Heights offices. Members of the lay religious order, known...

Stephanie Peralta’s day-to-day is fast-paced. As Administrative Coordinator for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York, she prepares executive briefings and meeting agendas, develops administrative protocols, creates briefings to share across departments, and manages the complex calendar of Catholic Charities Community Services CEO Lisa Flores. For an organization of over 700 employees, that...

For Father Seán Connolly, running the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon was an opportunity to reconnect with a longtime passion, challenge himself physically and spiritually, and support an organization whose work he has witnessed firsthand. A priest of the Archdiocese of New...

On Monday, October 26, Catholic Charities of New York was honored to welcome New York City Council Member Justin Sanchez to our South Bronx Hub, home to a food pantry and warehouse facility as well as offices for our workforce development and case management programs. Council...

Each summer, the Alianza Division of Catholic Charities of New York partners with New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development for the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), providing seasonal paid internships, professional development, and educational opportunities to young people ages 14–24. On October 22, the Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center in...

Responding to poverty begins with recognizing the dignity of each person and understanding the circumstances shaping their lives. That principle was at the heart of the keynote presentation delivered by J. Antonio Fernández, CEO of Catholic Charities of New York, for St. John’s...

“The work matters, access matters,” said Yvette Bairan, Chief Executive Officer of Astor Services. Astor Services, an affiliated agency of Catholic Charities of New York, celebrated the grand opening of its new South Bronx Counseling & Crisis Services location at 1057 Southern Boulevard on October 22, marking...

On November 2, All Souls’ Day, we gather in prayer to commemorate the departed and remember those who have gone before us to their eternal rest. It is a sacred occasion to honor the lives of our loved ones and reflect on the gift of their presence in our lives. “Blessed...

In recent weeks, many of the young people who enrolled in the New York City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) through Catholic Charities of New York have been finishing their projects and internships at a range of worksites and educational hubs. Summer programming for these students was organized...