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…
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 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 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 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 Read more…