– For it is in giving that we receive — St. Francis of Assisi On Saturday, October 27, the 8th Annual Catholic Charities Gala was held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. More than 400 guests, which was the highest attendance record in the gala’s history, joined the celebration and helped raise over $260,000. Proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities programs across the Diocese of Raleigh including, Disaster Services, Emergency Assistance, Immigration Services, and Services in… Read More
By: Kate Watson Disasters are chaotic. It’s a simple truth understood by anyone who has ever lived through one personally or professionally. Just ask Daniel Altenau, who directs disaster services for Catholic Charities in Raleigh, N.C. With his team, he’s helped respond to natural disasters such as Hurricane Matthew (2016) and, most recently, Hurricane Florence. But the team stretches beyond Raleigh, and even beyond his home state. Altenau and Kelly Kaminski, director of disaster services… Read More
Three weeks after Hurricane Florence blasted into the Carolinas, the nightmare for residents continues. Since the day of the storm, Catholic Charities has been working tirelessly across the Diocese of Raleigh to get much needed supplies to impacted families. We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors. Together, we’re making a difference – and you can, too. Become a volunteer today http://catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/hurricane-florence/
Este preparado. ¡Tenga cuidado! Si bien el recorrido final del huracán Florence aún es incierto, gran parte de Carolina del Norte espera un severo impacto de esta tormenta. Nos preocupamos por la seguridad de todos aquellos en nuestra comunidad, y queremos que esté a salvo. Aquí hay algunos recursos para ayudarlo a prepararse para esta tormenta: NC Ready App: Esta aplicación móvil es una herramienta todo en uno que lo ayudará a prepararse para… Read More
Recently, reports have been shared about the shameful conduct of some priests within the Catholic Church. We share the sentiment that our Bishop, Bishop Luis Rafael, has already shared in his statement on August 22, expressing his grief and concern over the actions that took place in the Church. At Catholic Charities, we respect the rights of all individuals and 100% of our funding goes to helping our brothers and sisters in need. Our vision at… Read More
Father Joseph Gerard Vetter, a retired priest of the Diocese of Raleigh, died Monday, May 7 in Durham. He was 71. Father Vetter, who was best known as Father Joe and signed most of his communication simply as “Joe,” was ordained to the priesthood March 26, 1973 at Annunciation Church in Havelock. In his vocation, he served the Lord through his work in campus ministry, parishes, hospital ministry and communications. “He was a good… Read More
Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama of the Diocese of Raleigh and Bishop Peter J. Jugis of the Diocese of Charlotte issued a letter reminding the more than one million Catholic faithful in North Carolina of the positions of the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) on immigration policies and principles formed by Catholic social teaching and encouraging additional personal reflection and formation on these issues. Read the letter: English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh is excited to announce that beginning in the Spring of 2018, clinical counseling services will be available from St. Ann Catholic Parish in Clayton, NC for the Newton Grove Deanery. “We are constantly talking with our parish partners to understand the needs of the community.” Ms. Wanda Collazo, Newton Grove Regional Director, explained. “When local pastors approached us with a need for clinical counseling, we worked with them… Read More
On Saturday, October 21st, over 325 individuals joined together at the Raleigh Marriott at Crabtree Valley to celebrate the wonderful work of Catholic Charities. Over the past year, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has served over 60,000 individuals throughout central and eastern North Carolina. This evening provided the opportunity to reflect on this great accomplishment and look to the future as Catholic Charities continues to expand. The event also serves as an important… Read More
Catholic Charities is excited to announce that Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama has appointed Ms. Lisa Perkins to the position of Executive Director. Ms. Perkins had been serving as the Interim Executive Director of Catholic Charities since June of 2017. “I am excited to assume the role of Executive Director and I am humbled by the opportunity to lead a team that works daily to impact lives and enhance communities.” Ms. Perkins shared. “I am thankful… Read More
