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Welcome to the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities website! Pope Benedict XVI's recent Apostolic Exhortation, Sacramentum
Caritatis, states an explicit link between the living and preaching of
the Gospel, and the Eucharist. He writes:
"The mystery of the Eucharist
inspires and impels us to work courageously within our world to bring about
that renewal of relationships which has its inexhaustible source in God's gift.
The prayer which we repeat at every Mass: "Give us this day our daily
bread," obliges us to do everything possible, in cooperation with
international, state and private institutions, to end or at least reduce the
scandal of hunger and malnutrition afflicting so many millions of people in our
world, especially in developing countries." (par. 91) Here you will find information on our many programs and service sites, which help live out this connection between the Gospel, Eucharist and giving people their "daily bread" of charity and justice. Catholic Charities offers a wide array of programs and services throughout Northeast Ohio, ranging from child welfare, counseling, elder services, immigration programs, as well as many others. As one of the largest social service providers in the State of Ohio, Catholic Charities last year alone assisted more than 35,000 of our neighbors, from Ashtabula to Ravenna, to Canton, to East Liverpool, Warren and Youngstown and all points in between.
Sometimes we are asked: what exactly do you do at Catholic Charities? We organize and coordinate the Bishop's (Diocese) mandate to help the Church -- through parishes and individuals, along with other partners -- live out the Corporal Works of Mercy. The Corporal Works of Mercy are the seven practices of charity toward our neighbor:
- Feed the hungry
- Give drink to the thirsty
- Clothe the naked
- Shelter the homeless
- Visit the sick
- Visit those in prison
- Bury the dead
Oftentimes, Catholic Charities is an agency of last resort for families and persons in need. We see each person as made in the image of God, and serve each individual and family with great love and compassion.
We thank our many donors and partners for their support, prayers and gifts.
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with our website and its many features including volunteer needs, as well as our donation page. Our website also features both an events calendar and "Latest News" section, which highlights recent happenings and provides information on vital, upcoming Catholic Charities fundraisers and community projects. Our website also gives you the opportunity to sign up for our online newsletter which is published monthly so you always know what we are doing. We hope you come back to our website regularly as our programs and events are always changing and growing. Thank you, and God Bless. Sincerely, Brian R. Corbin Mary Ellen Andersen
Executive Director & Secretary President & CEO
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