News RSS Feed

"Going hungry is bad enough at any time, but at Thanksgiving, a holiday built around enjoying the fruits of a bountiful harvest, being hungry can be extra troublesome." (External Link)

Thousands of people give. Tens of thousands of people helped, just in time for this special holiday. We are thankful!

With the help of the Community Foodbank of New Jersey, Catholic Charities Fr. English Food Pantry gave out 3,500 turkeys, hundreds of bags of food, and helped thousands in just one day, right in time for Thanksgiving.

Through COVID-19 Catholic Charities, Department for Persons with Disabilities has provided help and created hope for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. On October 28th, DPD Gruenert Center, in Lake Hopatcong, proudly reopened its doors.

Statement from Bishop Kevin Sweeney on 11/10/2020.

Visit our Caritas Gala subpage for a preview of our special event! Don't miss our Caritas Samaritans video premiering on Saturday evening at 5:00PM here at www.ccpaterson.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccharitiespat. Thank you to Cullari, Carrico and all of our sponsors, donors and friends!

On October 24th we held our Annual Outdoor Memorial Mass remembering those who we have recently lost at the Department for Persons with Disabilities Wiegand Farm in Oak Ridge.

The Catholic Climate Covenant recently awarded 2 grants for Catholic Charities Food Pantries to purchase reusable shopping bags and carts. We thank them for all they do for humanity and the environment.

We have launched a new program to help our homeless find permanent housing. The Travel Benefit Initiative is a collaboration with multiple agencies to transport our homeless to their new homes.

On behalf of Bishop Kevin Sweeney, the Catholic Charities Board of Trustees, and the Catholic Charities Executive Team, we would like to thank all of our dedicated employees who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Their kindness, bravery, and love have allowed us to assist more people than any time in our history. 

Virtual Job Fair to be held on November 2nd! Learn about open positions throughout Straight and Narrow, the Department for Persons with Disabilities and Catholic Family and Community Services!

Over 1,000,000 people are food insecure in New Jersey. Nonprofit organizations like Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson, are there to answer the call of those in need.

Mass will remember Catholic Charities' service recipients, donors, volunteers and staff members who have passed away in the last year. Can be watched online at www.facebook.com/ccharitiespat

Thank you to St. Joe's for their ongoing support!

On September 18th, Catholic Charities honored a series of DPD Heroes, those who have gone above and beyond during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Over a two week span, Bishop Sweeney Visited 20 of Catholic Charities' programs, attended a board of trustees meeting, and participated in Catholic Charities Caritas Samaritans Production.

Through the last months of his life, Catholic Charities was able to bring Rolando love, light and joy. Special thanks to Carlos Roldan for his incredible acts of kindness.

We are proud to partner with 4 other Passaic County agencies to help those in need reunite with family and friends.

The Governor featured Carlos on his September 14th briefing. Since the start of the pandemic Carlos has helped Catholic Charities' Food Pantries give out over 1,000,000 pounds of food.

Grace will be honored by NJACP on Friday, September 18th, for her selflessness.