Kathryn is a Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) member who will complete her year long commitment at Catholic Parish Outreach. She reflects below on why she wanted to become a Jesuit Volunteer and what her time at Catholic Charities has meant to her so far. I graduated college six months ago and the day is still a […]
CONTINUE READING →Catholic Charities held its 2014 Community Partners Recognition Dinner on Thursday, October 30 at Saint Michael’s Parish Center in Cary. Cathy Penny, a member of the Catholic Charities board of directors, welcomed guests, and Fr. Douglas Reed, pastor of Saint Michael, said the opening prayer. The event included distribution of grants from the Catholic Campaign […]
CONTINUE READING →On Thursday, October 30th Bishop Michael F. Burbidge presented the Bishop F. Joseph Gossman Community Leadership and Service Award to Mr. George Quigley of Saint Ann in Fayetteville. The award was presented during the 2014 Annual Community Partners Recognition Dinner at the Saint Michael Parish Center in Cary. Mr. Quigley, who is a retired lieutenant colonel […]
CONTINUE READING →On Thursday, October 30, Catholic Charities honored Alice Sontag with the 2014 John J. Carey Award for Outstanding Contribution to Charity and Social Outreach Ministry. A retired teacher, Ms. Sontag is a member of Saint Peter the Fisherman Mission in Oriental. Gary Skinner, executive director of Catholic Charities, presented the award at the Community Partners Recognition […]
CONTINUE READING →The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Honduras has been extended. Eligible families must apply for this extension by December 15, 2014 to be considered. The current extension will last for an 18 month period, from January 6, 2015 through July 5, 2016. Families may […]
CONTINUE READING →Astrid started her yearlong AmeriCorps commitment with Catholic Charities in September. She helps with administrative duties at the front desk, family case support, and assisting clients with employment services. Below is her reflection on what her time at Centro La Comunidad has meant so far. When I knew I wanted to volunteer and be part of my […]
CONTINUE READING →Maria Rau has been working as a student intern in the Fayetteville Regional Office since June. Maria has been providing clinical counseling to individuals, families, and couples. She has also been engaged in teaching Parenting Classes, as well as Family Case Management. Below is her reflection on what her time at Catholic Charities has meant to […]
CONTINUE READING →On Friday, September 19th, the summer session of the Language is the Key program at Centro para Familias Hispanas was completed. Language is the Key is a 10-session program in which parents help their children to develop language skills through the use of games and play time. One session is held each week and consists […]
CONTINUE READING →On September 10, 2014, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh announced the appointment of Ms. Consuelo Kwee to a newly established position, Director of Immigration and Disaster Services. In this position, Ms. Kwee will be responsible for Catholic Charities services in three areas: legal immigration services, assistance to child immigrants seeking to be reunited […]
CONTINUE READING →Many children are coming to the United States, specifically Texas, seeking family members who previously immigrated to this country. This has been extensively reported in various media. Below is an initial overview of the situation, how the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is responding, and what the faithful can do to support the teachings of our […]
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