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Over the last several weeks, we have extended our services to provide support for veterans experiencing emotional trauma, have given out over 7,000 cases of water to those experiencing a drinkable water shortage, have provided help for over 100 families displaced due to Hurricane Ida and have created hope for Afghanistan refugees.

Our 2021 Virtual Caritas Gala will be held on November 13th. Honoring: Edward L. Hennessy Jr. (Bishops Award),  Celebrating 100 Years of Jazz Priest - Fr. Norman O'Connor & Recognizing the O'Connor Family (Straight and Narrow Award), Peyton Triano (CFCS Award), Celebrating 50 Years of Murray House & Recognizing Billy Ramirez and Robert Jaworski (DPD Award)

Straight and Narrow is the largest nonprofit Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation center in the country. We provide help and create hope for hundreds of individuals in recovery each day. September is National Recovery Month and we stand alongside the New Jersey Catholic Bishops’ recent statement.

Tropical Storm Ida swept through New Jersey on Wednesday, September 1st and we are here to help those most in need in our communities.

We are grateful beyond words to our volunteers who are working in coordination with us; Catholic Charities, Trenton; and other service groups to assist refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Special thanks to Katryna who shared her story.

We will be helping Afghan refugees in Trenton and supporting our veterans who proudly served in Afghanistan.

On August 17, 1973 Walter Barton of the Department for Persons with Disabilities' Finnegan House in Jefferson Township saved the life of a newborn baby abandoned in our mailbox.

As the world watches the events unfolding in Afghanistan, we pray for those impacted, including every person who bravely served in Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson is here to help veterans in our communities. If you are a veteran in need please call us at: (855) 767-8387.

In 2021, we proudly celebrate 50 years of the Department for Persons with Disabilities, Murray House; Catholic Family and Community Services Hope House; and Straight and Narrow's Jazz Priest - Fr. Norman O'Connor.

Read Catholic Charities, 2021 Summer eBook to learn about our programs and recent happenings. May you have a joyful summer!

For 50 years, Hope House has provided help and created hope for those most in need throughout Morris County. Congratulations, Hope House on 50 beautiful years! Learn more or donate.

Thank you to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development for awarding a grant for our youth programs to host a Social Justice Art Show! An amazing show of creativity, justice, and ingenuity!

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all who contributed to this fantastic event!

hat began with a local celebration of the day in 1865 has become a nationwide celebration of African-American freedom. 

Thank you to John Elliot and the CBS Morning News for broadcasting live from the NJ Army Tank Pull benefitting veterans in need!

Please join us in prayer on this Memorial Day

The foundation recently pledged a grant to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at all of programs at the Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)!

After a 1 year hiatus, the Wiegand Farm Golf Classic will return to Crystal Springs Resort on June 21st.

Catholic Charities will partner with the New Jersey Knights of Columbus to provide help and create hope for veterans in need.

2020 was a remarkable year. Read through our 2020 annual report, featuring pictures, stories, data, and happenings from each of our 3 agencies. Catholic Charities does so much for so many!