Jesus comes to Catholic Charities every day. Sometimes he looks like a man who spent his life doing manual labor and needs financial help in between jobs. Other times he is a single mom looking for advice on cooking healthy Read more…
As I walk through our office, I am constantly reminded of wonderful people who have gone on to their reward. Many of them shaped my life. My childhood pastor, Msgr. Carson LaCaze, intimidated me when I was young with his Read more…
On Friday, September 27, over 30 sixth and seventh grade students from Cathedral of St. John Berchmans Catholic School came to CCNLA to volunteer. In addition to bringing a large donation of books and treats for those we serve in Read more…
– This year, National Diaper Need Awareness Week is September 23-29, which is an effort to increase awareness of the issue of diaper need in the U.S. Did you know that diaper need directly intersects with food insecurity? The National Read more…
September is Hunger Action Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about hunger in America. Did you know that North Louisiana’s food insecurity rate is higher than the national average? Our state as over 777,000 people who do not have Read more…
Care for Creation Hears “The Cry of the Poor” At first glance, Catholic Charities doesn’t seem like an environmental, creation-centered organization. Our primary programs involve financial education, parenting and immigration. We don’t spend much time talking about clean air and Read more…
by Joe Bulger, Acting Executive Director, CCNLA A friend of mine recently shared a quote from St. Peter Chrysologus about the three Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving: Fasting is the soul of prayer, mercy is the lifeblood of Read more…
Meg Goorley, Executive Director Catholic Charities of North Louisiana has been helping the poor and vulnerable for nearly 11 years. Perhaps it is best known for those needing help with a rental or utility bill. Because the organization’s focus is Read more…
By: Erin Smith, Director of Development & Communications Being a board member or officer of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana’s board of directors comes with a hefty responsibility. The board is not only charged with maintaining the fiscal health of Read more…
Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him.” – Psalms 127:3 Gabriel’s Closet, a family strengthening program of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, is a merit-based program offering education and resources to low-income families that Read more…
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