Catholic Relief & Charity

Renewal of CCHD leads to stronger emphasis on Catholic teaching
Aug 17 2012
CCHD-funded organizations are finding that revised guidelines leave no doubt that Catholic teaching must be upheld in all activities and affiliations.

Mount Carmel goes global with CRS school initiative
Aug 16 2012
iNeighbor program will help Catholic schools weave in social teaching and global awareness.

Camp St. Vincent a summertime refuge for homeless youths
Aug 09 2012
Camp St. Vincent draws campers from 18 shelters and transitional housing developments in Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Knights’ Supreme Convention celebrates faith, patriotism
Aug 08 2012
From around the world, more than 2,000 Knights of Columbus attended the Knights’ 130th Supreme Convention Aug. 6-8 in Anaheim, Calif.

With Catholic Charities’ help, Filipino orphans seek adoption in Baltimore area
Jul 25 2012
Four orphaned children from Manila, Philippines, are visiting Maryland for four weeks in hope of finding an adoptive family.

First day – Archbishop Lori serves at Our Daily Bread
May 17 2012
On his first day as archbishop of Baltimore May 17, Archbishop Lori piled plates high with casserole at Our Daily Bread Employment Center.

At Georgetown, Ryan defends budget as fruit of Catholic teaching
Apr 27 2012
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Paul Ryan defended his party's 2013 federal budget in a speech at Georgetown University.

Nonprofit finds a new home at Irvington parish
Apr 24 2012
A Baltimore nonprofit that provides shelter for the homeless is one step closer to securing its new home, making use of a vacant Catholic school.

Former CRS president receives Laetare Medal
Mar 19 2012
The University of Notre Dame has announced that former Catholic Relief Services President Ken Hackett will receive its 2012 Laetare Medal. The Laetare Medal is the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics.

A rice bowl for all
Feb 27 2012
When I first heard about Operation Rice Bowl at my parish in America, I thought they were talking about something I knew so well from Chinese culture.

UPDATED HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage
Jan 20 2012
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic schools, charitable organizations and bishops to revise its religious exemption to the requirement that all health plans cover contraceptives and sterilization free of charge.

Natural disasters in 2011 prompt outpouring of charity amid devastation
Dec 31 2011
WASHINGTON – Natural disasters around the world and all across the United States this year prompted prayers, charitable giving and outreach amid unthinkable destruction.

Bishops’ concerns rise over growing infringements on religious liberty
Dec 28 2011
WASHINGTON – Concerns that religious liberty is being eroded by government action and policymaking prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to open a campaign in 2011 to head off what they consider dangers to the rights of people of faith and conscience.

Hackett looks back on ‘adrenaline-filled’ career helping those in need
Dec 27 2011
BALTIMORE – When Ken Hackett graduated from Boston College with a business degree in 1968, he expected to work in the corporate world, handling big money accounts, maybe at the phone company that employed his dad.

Economic hardship hits nearly all, from individuals to nations
Dec 11 2011
WASHINGTON – It’s not new, but it’s still news: The economy remains in a funk. Not just in the United States, but it has spread to many nations around the world.