Providing Help, Creating Hope, Serving All
Providing Help, Creating Hope, Serving All
The June 2015 Catholic Parish Outreach newsletter is now available. Learn about what is happening at CPO and check out all the great photos that were taken this month! To read the full newsletter, click here!
On Tuesday, June 30, 2015, Oak City Outreach Center (OCOC) in downtown Raleigh held a thank-you event for the supporters of the center, specifically the City of Raleigh and the partner agency food providers and volunteers. Local dignitaries, volunteers, donors, and all Raleigh Deanery priests were invited to the event. The center, which provides three meals a day on Saturdays and Sundays, opened in June 2014. The need the center serves, though, goes back decades to when charity groups simply handed out food in Moore Square to a homeless and… Read More
At the June Catholic Charities Board of Directors meeting, Mrs. Mary Ellen Gustainis was named as the new Board Chair. Mrs. Gustainis is replacing current Board Chair, Mr. Bruce D. McWhinney. Mr. McWhinney has served on the board for the past four years, he first joined the Board of Directors in 2011, and was named as Board Chair in 2013. We thank Mr. McWhinney for his continual commitment to Catholic Charities and dedication while serving on our Board of Directors. Mrs. Gustainis recently sat down with Billy Atwell, Diocesan Director… Read More
The Catholic Charities Newton Grove Regional Office in Goldsboro will be conducting a School Supply Drive this summer. Please see the flyer below for more details. If you have any questions, please contact the Newton Grove Office at (919) 947 – 0802.
On Monday, March 23rd, three individuals were killed and one was injured when the scaffolding equipment they were working on collapsed at a construction site in downtown Raleigh. Following the accident, there was an outpouring of support from the community to help the families who were impacted by this tragic accident. In the weeks and months following the event, Catholic Charities collected nearly $60,000 in donations. These donations were distributed to the four families impacted by the event, either by losing a loved one or having a loved one seriously… Read More
In the June edition of NC Catholics, learn about how Catholic Charities helped families along the coast when they were impacted by a disaster. There is also an extensive explanation of how the Deanery Endowment for the Poor funds will be spent and how these funds will benefit the Diocese. Click here to view the full magazine.
The June 2015 Catholic Parish Outreach newsletter is now available. Learn about what is happening at CPO and check out all the great photos that were taken this month! To read the full newsletter, click here.
The May edition of NC Catholics is now available Online Here. In this month’s issue, read about how Catholic Charities counselors help in Catholic schools throughout the diocese. The English version of this article can be found on Page 19 and Spanish version on Page 21.
As we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker on May 1, we are reminded of the relationship between Joseph (a carpenter) and all workers. Bishop Burbidge is encouraging all pastors to provide an opportunity to the faithful of their parish to ask for the heavenly intercession of Saint Joseph the Worker for those who are unemployed and underemployed. “Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. Work, to use an image, ‘anoints’ us with dignity, fills us with dignity, makes us similar to God, who has worked… Read More
Our 2015 Gala was held on Saturday, April 25 at the Downtown Raleigh Marriott with 350 guests gathering to celebrate the great works of Catholic Charities. Through the generosity of many sponsors and guests, over $233,000 was raised to further our mission of serving those in need throughout Eastern North Carolina. The joyous evening included a performance by the North Carolina Youth Philharmonic, silent auction and remarks from Dr. Carolyn Woo, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Dr. Woo spoke about food and those who are hungry. ” It’s… Read More