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Father John: Reimagining Safe and Effective Ways to Serve
By Msgr. John J. Enzler, President and CEO “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” Here at Catholic Charities, we have found this to be true as our community struggles with COVID-19. When the pandemic hit...
by Will Espinoza
August 17, 2020
National Financial Awareness Day: FSN Offers Financial Literacy Lifeline
As the pandemic continues to impact the economy, understanding personal finance has become a vital survival skill for millions of...
by bbdeveloper
August 14, 2020
Power of Giving: ‘What You Do is So Important’
A mother struggling to feed her family. A middle-aged man seeking assistance for the first time. A family desperate for rental assistance. An unemployed laborer trying to find work. A returning citizen in need of housing....
by Will Espinoza
August 7, 2020
Virtual Camps Keep Kids Connected to Each Other and Vital Mental Health Support
As the pandemic continues to affect the D.C. area, it has taken a particular toll on children in low-income neighborhoods,...
by bbdeveloper
July 29, 2020
Filling Stomachs and Soothing Souls: KitchenWork’s Comforting Contribution to the Fight Against Food Insecurity
Honey-glazed chicken, baked ziti, and Salisbury steak are all classic comfort foods. These hearty dishes fill the stomach, soothe the...
by bbdeveloper
July 17, 2020
Sustainability in Bloom: Combining Solar Energy and Pollinators to Maximize Environmental Impact
Credit: Jay Stern/Landmark Photography Since it started generating energy just a few short months ago, Catholic Charities DC’s solar array has already made a significant environmental impact on the area. Since January, the project has offset...
by bbdeveloper
June 26, 2020
In Serving Together, Four Maryland High Schools Contribute to Catholic Charities Programs
By Emmanuel Murphy, Catholic Charities Intern Even though studies in classrooms were suspended this spring because of the COVID-19 crisis,...
by Kate Kennedy
June 25, 2020
Five Years of Laudato Si: Examining Our Role in Protecting the Environment
Five years ago, Pope Francis released Laudato Si, the landmark call to action to “care for our common home.” It...
by bbdeveloper
June 18, 2020
With a Love and Respect for the Poor, Father Charles Focuses on Mission
Rev. Msgr. Charles Antonicelli has collaborated with Catholic Charities DC over the years as pastor at three parishes and as...
by Kate Kennedy
June 16, 2020
The Biggest Little Farm in Temple Hills
2020 marks the fifth anniversary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ landmark call to increase efforts to care for the Earth....
by bbdeveloper
June 11, 2020