December 10th – Day of Prayer

Pope Francis is launching a worldwide movement to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable in our midst by praying and acting to end hunger. Please join us, Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Relief Services, and the network of Caritas Internationalism agencies providing relief to people suffering from hunger around the globe by participating in the wave of prayer. Click here for the prayer: "One Human Family, Food for All".

Southeast Asia Typhoon Haiyan Relief

Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in this time of devastation and loss. Catholic Charities is taking up a collection to aid the victims. To donate, or for more information, please click here.

Photo: Catholic Charities USA

Harvest of Giving

Since 1917 Catholic Charities has helped the less fortunate among us in 14 counties of Upstate New York. With 159,000 people living below the poverty line in our Diocese, the need has never been greater.

Our Harvest of Giving Campaign allows you the opportunity to generously donate so that we can serve all those that need our help. Your donation makes a powerful difference and your gift helps immediately.

Please click here to donate. Thank you!

Catholic Charities Disaster Case Manager Sister Betsy Van Deusen worked with community partners from Capital Region Builders and Remodelers Association and Home Depot Community Foundation to repair a house in Grafton damaged in Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Read and view more about this effort by clicking these links: Troy Record, Times Union, YNN News.

Catholic Charities Night at the Museum

The first annual fundraiser to benefit Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany programs and the more than 88,000 persons served throughout 14 counties was a huge success.

Click here to see photos from the event.

Disaster Relief Efforts

Catholic Charities is actively working with parishes, community groups, FEMA, and local government to aid those affected by Hurricane Sandy. We are also still caring for our neighbors ravished by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. To read more about this work and support our efforts, please click this link.

Catholic Charities 2012 Annual Report

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany responds to the needs of the many individuals and families that reach out for help.

Click here to read the 2012 Annual report
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