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 fasting…. So if you pray, fast; if you fast, show 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 to keep families together housed in a safe environment, clients 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 the nonprofit but also with guiding the organization to a 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 are either expecting a baby, have a newborn, or have Read more…
During the recent winter weather crisis, CCNLA’s offices were closed but that didn’t stop them from continuing to serve the community. Erin Smith, director of development and her son, Gavyn, delivered 16 cases of ready-to-drink baby formula, 9 cases of diapers and 3 cases of wipes to families without water Read more…
Recently, Gary Calligas, publisher and host of The Best of Times magazine and radio show, invited Catholic Charities to his studios at 710 KEEL for a quick interview. Case Manager Jean Woods sat down with Calligas to explain our mission and how the public can help us. To listen to Read more…
“The foreigner who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the foreigner as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” – Leviticus 19:34 At Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, we live out our Read more…
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana has three hallmark programs operating out of each of our three offices. Emergency Assistance and Money $chool provide for rental and utility bill help while educating clients on how to stop the leaks in their budgets. Gabriel’s Closet helps new and expectant parents get the Read more…
Three hurricanes, two tornadoes, a leap year, and a pandemic, oh my! What a year 2020 has been! I fervently believe that the only way humanity has survived this year has been through God’s grace and your joy. Some of us have had more joyful moments than others this year. Read more…
In an effort to get the word out about CCNLA and the increased needs in our area, Meg and Erin appeared on Local Live on KTBS. If you missed it live, click the link below to catch the full interview. https://www.ktbs.com/local-live-friday-november-6th/video_a324116e-1981-5b35-b581-219587880bf3.html?fbclid=IwAR3UHhtQPNhuYBDXmX0Ra62CyLj2bFBxH9jqPGS1Cucxuj42ZDFHQQqkwKs
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