Voice of Catholic Charities

April 22, 2026

Helping mothers have a future

When Kaitlyn and her mother were living at the House of the Good Shepherd, a Catholic Charities domestic violence shelter, she received a letter that would change her life.

April 08, 2026

Nourishing families with more than groceries

Each month, more than 22,000 people visit the 10 Women, Infants and Children grocery stores managed by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, in Roseland, South Chicago, Auburn Gresham, Englewood, Gage Park, Little Village, Douglas Park, Austin, Logan Square and Belmont Cragin. Our WIC Mobile Market makes shopping even easier by traveling directly to multiple Chicago neighborhoods.

February 18, 2026

Serving seniors throughout Chicago

Caring for seniors has always been in my heart, and that’s why I joined Catholic Charities 15 years ago.

January 21, 2026

Giving hope by patching financial holes

When Tanya, a young mother participating in a Catholic Charities housing program, couldn’t afford to attend the graduation ceremony for her associate’s degree, we stepped in to help her celebrate her achievements.

November 05, 2025

Be a light of hope to those in need

When Cecilia* and her young son escaped the fear and trauma of domestic violence last year, she found a welcoming community and the assistance she needed to start over in Catholic Charities’ House of the Good Shepherd Ministry.

October 22, 2025

Right place, right time

When I started working at Catholic Charities, I realized I was in the right place at the right time. I discovered helping people is exactly what I wanted to do. It felt like it was divine purpose

October 08, 2025

Catholic Charities Celebration of Giving keeps gift-giving alive

Ten years ago, when I was a caseworker in refugee resettlement, I was asked to deliver bags and bags of toys that were generously donated and assembled by volunteers.

September 03, 2025

Good advice: ‘Stay close to suffering’

When I embarked on my vocational quest, I asked a spiritual adviser, “What do I do in order to find and devote my life to encounter God?” The answer was, “Stay close to suffering.”

August 06, 2025

Delivering hot meals and compassion to seniors’ doorsteps

Every weekday in Lake County, our team delivers hot, dietitian-approved meals to 800 homebound seniors. But it’s more than nourishment — it’s companionship, well-being checks and a lifeline for people facing isolation, health challenges and food insecurity.

July 09, 2025

Empowered by the people

When I enrolled in my first intro to social work class in college, I remember thinking, “Wait, I can do this as a job? This is who I am!” I went on to earn my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and I’ve spent the last 20 years of my career at Catholic Charities, where I have accompanied many people who need support, while discovering there is always more we can do.
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