World & Nation
Calling for more federal assistance in fighting poverty, the president of Catholic Charities USA said Monday that his organization has been overwhelmed with people “who need food or shelter just to live another day.”
Oct. 8, 1991
Catholic Charities USA will distribute more than $20 million to 16 local agencies responding to needs of families affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Feb. 9, 2002
Travel & Experiences
Volunteering in New Orleans and elsewhere
Dec. 20, 2009
California
The Diocese of Fresno will not make its annual contribution to a nonprofit group to aid the poor after the volatile stock market hurt the diocese’s investments, church leaders said.
Nov. 7, 2002
The nation’s Catholic Charities offices expect a surge in need during the holiday season and a downturn in donations.
Nov. 30, 2002
Politics
Ruling: Law requiring the church to provide contraception benefits to workers in secular jobs is upheld as constitutional.
July 3, 2001
Americans gave $23.5 billion to the nation’s 400 biggest charities last year, giving most generously to the Salvation Army, the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities USA.
Oct. 28, 1996
The first Roman Catholic priest to lead Harvard Divinity School plans to leave his post by year’s end to become chief executive of Catholic Charities USA.
June 23, 2001
Father Thomas Harvey, president of Catholic Charities U.S.A.
Oct. 18, 1991
Catholics, Jews and Lutherans have joined together to sponsor a nationwide advertising campaign designed to solicit support for the hungry, the homeless and abused children.
Dec. 24, 1988