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2022 Diaper Drive

Help Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden support families and babies in need of diapers! We are collecting diapers of all sizes, and we welcome you to drop off diapers during the days/times listed for each county in our Diocese. They will be used to support families who are facing financial hardship in Southern New Jersey. […]

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Support Catholic Charities this #GivingTuesday!

Your gift will directly serve the poorest and most vulnerable individuals in Southern New Jersey. At Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, we provide social services to, advocate for, and empower the poor, oppressed or vulnerable. We do this on a non-discriminatory, non-sectarian basis throughout the six southern New Jersey counties. From our humble roots when […]

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Knights of Columbus lauded with Saint John Neumann Award

Catholic Charities Diocese of Camden recently honored the Knights of Columbus with the Saint John Neumann Award, which was presented for their generous contributions to Catholic Charities and other relief agencies throughout the pandemic. James Stoever, the Knight’s New Jersey State Council state deputy, accepted the award on behalf of the organization. Before and during […]

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National Recovery Month Masses spotlight faith’s role in combatting drug misuse

Throughout September, six Masses were celebrated across the Diocese in recognition of National Recovery Month, a time during which parishes acknowledge those who have achieved recovery and continue to support those still working toward the goal. These Masses were coordinated by Jo Anne Farrell, RN, MSN, CDCES, CPRS, Catholic Charities’ Addictions Healing Services coordinator. “Each […]

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Recovery Mass Schedules: National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month promotes and supports new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible. Throughout September, Recovery Masses will be offered throughout our diocese in each county. Come […]

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Catholic Charities receives funding from annual ShopRite Partners in Caring Program

“Ending Hunger Together” was a most appropriate contest theme for the annual ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest, sponsored by ShopRite and General Mills. The pandemic did not stop ShopRite associates from carrying out this annual campaign during “Hunger Action Month” in September, when they rallied to collect donations from customers to support the fight […]

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Extending Prison Ministry to the newly-released

by Sister Mary Cronin, DM Catholic Charities already has an established diocesan-wide prison ministry of volunteers who go inside the jails and prisons to meet the needs of the incarcerated. But what about those who are newly-released into society after doing their time? On Nov. 8, 2019, Pope Francis addressed the participants who were attending […]

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April: Alcohol Awareness Month

It is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth, and we want to remind you of Catholic Charities’ Helpline (856-342-4057) – A first line call support focused on helping family and individuals with alcohol use or other substance use disorders. Why is Alcohol Awareness Month important? Alcohol is the most used substance by youth and adults in the United States. According […]

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State Resource: Covid-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The state COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II (CVERAP Phase II) will provide rental arrears and temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due, directly, or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click […]

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Lenten almsgiving and small Christian communities

This Lent the small Christian communities of Saint Thomas More Parish, Cherry Hill, worked in collaboration with the Catholic Charities to provide assistance to a refugee family from Afghanistan. These small parish communities are dedicated to prayer, learning, faith sharing, support and outreach in service to their neighbor. Patrick Barry — Director of Immigration, Refugees […]

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FaithFULL Food Drive – Sunday, March 21

This year, the eighth annual diocesan-wide FaithFULL food drive will be held on Sunday, March 21. To avoid large gatherings, parishioners are encouraged to bring donated items to their parishes on this day. Parishes may either keep collected food for their own ministries, and/or donate food items to Catholic Charities by calling to arrange an […]

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Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) & the Felician Sisters of North America joined forces to create the “CCUSA Francis Fund” for Eviction Prevention

As thousands of families face eviction by the end of December, Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) and the Felician Sisters of North America joined forces to create the “CCUSA Francis Fund for Eviction Prevention.” Each organization contributed $1 million to seed the emergency fund. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, will be receiving a portion of this […]

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Rebuilding lives after the smoke cleared

When Miguel Rivera woke up intubated in the Intensive Care Unit at Jefferson Hospital, he had no memory of what happened or why he was there. When he became conscious, he learned the devastating news that his life, quite literally, had gone up in smoke. While he was sleeping, the apartment building where Rivera had […]

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Helping those with substance abuse issues

A loved one falling ill or passing away. Children unexpectedly out of school with no childcare. Coping with physical distancing. Daily routines interrupted. Life milestone celebrations cancelled. Adjusting to working from home, or worse, not being able to work at all. Many have faced these stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for those with substance […]

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Justice for All Ceremony Set for Oct. 8

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden announces that the agency will be honoring Bishop Dennis Sullivan at this year’s Justice for All Awards Ceremony on Oct. 8. The event, which has historically been celebrated in the form of a dinner and awards ceremony, will be held virtually to comply with safety guidelines. The importance and significance […]

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Free Webinars for Landlords and Tenants During Health Crisis

The New Jersey Judiciary has launched an initiative to provide landlords and tenants with information about court operations as well as available services and community resources during the COVID-19 health crisis. Read the full statement here. Joining the webinars will be Catholic Charities’ staff member, Cynthia Lebron, Housing Division Director and Regional Coordinator of Cumberland […]

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A box of food means a sigh of relief

Pablo Hernandez was one of the 61 individuals who came to Catholic Charities’ office in Penns Grove on July 24 to pick up food, undeterred by the heatwave and intermittent drizzling. Hernandez had first contacted Catholic Charities when he was living out of motels. “I got hurt on the job and can’t work now with […]

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A student’s long journey to a promising future

Bursts of laughter echoed around the entrance of Collingswood High School, where Maram Ali gathered with her group of friends a few days before their official graduation, laughing and chattering excitedly as they took turns snapping photos of each other in their caps and gowns. Maram proudly posed in her golden graduation garb, beaming with […]

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Live Cooking Demonstrations on ZOOM!

As many individuals and families are spending more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing carb intakes and hoping up with healthy recipes can be difficult! Join us for a deeper look at how carbohydrates affect your body and the relationship between carbs, sugar, and energy. Enjoy us for free on ZOOM for a […]

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Important SNAP Assistance Updates

New Jersey  SNAP recipients will be able to use their benefits card to order groceries from Amazon starting on May 27. Walmarts, ShopRites and The Fresh Grocers that provide online shopping will also accept online ordering with SNAP benefits starting on May 28. If you need free assistance with applying for SNAP, please call us […]

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Catholic Charities’ continuing food distribution work

CAMDEN — Outside of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden’s headquarters in Camden on May 12, individuals and families were greeted with waves and welcomes from the agency’s staff and volunteers. One by one, cars pulled up to the agency’s food distribution site along Haddon Avenue. According to Jose Sanchez, one of Catholic Charities’ program directors, […]

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Catholic Charities receives donation from Knights

Originally reported in the Catholic Star Herald.  The Knights of Columbus is making a sizable donation to the Diocese of Camden to help its charitable works as demand grows because of the financial strain of the pandemic. The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council is providing an emergency $25,000 contribution to the diocese’s Catholic Charities food […]

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Catholic Charities is experienced with crises

At the height of World War II, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, was in its infancy. Despite the enormous challenges, neighborhoods flourished and the economy boomed in support of the war effort. But even then, not all residents of the community were thriving.  Before the establishment of public health and social service agencies that exist […]

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Supplemental Benefits for SNAP Recipients

ANNOUNCEMENT: New Jersey is now providing supplemental benefits to SNAP recipients.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly, food stamps) provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and farmer’s markets. Call Catholic Charities at 856-281-0025 for help applying for benefits […]

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COVID-19: Mental Health & Counseling

Counseling Appointments During this unprecedented time, we want to assure you that we are doing all we can to assist with your mental health needs. State and Federal governments have relaxed rules, allowing us to provide telemental health services to those with Medicare and Medicaid. All existing clients who wish to schedule an appointment can […]

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FaithFULL Food Drive CANCELLED

To all Parishes & Schools, Due to the virus and Governor Murphy’s latest directive, the FaithFULL food drive is cancelled this year. We are asking parishes to store any food they have already collected. You may either keep the food for your own pantries or wait for a future announcement from the Diocese with information […]

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Diocesan FaithFULL Food Drive set for March 22

The Camden Diocesan-wide FaithFULL Food Drive will be held on Sunday, March 22, and Catholics throughout South Jersey have already begun collecting food items in their parishes, schools and homes. Through this annual charitable event, Catholic Charities and other local food pantries will be able to fill their shelves once again, especially after donations stagnate […]

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Camden office open for free tax filing services

At our Catholic Charities office, we offer FREE tax filing services! The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income […]

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Catholic Charities’ culture of volunteerism

When Pope Francis addressed the jubilee audience for volunteers at Saint Peter’s Square in 2016, he said that volunteers are “among the most precious things the church has; you who every day, often silently and unassumingly, give shape and visibility to mercy.” This statement is borne out locally for those who give their time and […]

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Local ‘Disciples of Mercy’ to be honored at the Catholic Charities’ Justice for All Awards Dinner

Begun during the Jubilee Year of Mercy in 2015, Catholic Charities’ Disciples of Mercy Awards recognize outstanding individuals and ministries who exemplify mercy by reaching out to those who are poor and vulnerable. In addition to the event’s main honoree, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, they will be honored at the Justice for All Awards Dinner […]

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U.S. Bishops’ President and Committee Chairman Say Horrific Death of Father and Daughter at Border and Appalling Conditions for Children are Cries that Reach Heaven Itself

June 26, 2019 WASHINGTON—The cry of a father and his baby daughter who drowned crossing the Rio Grande reaches heaven itself. This unspeakable consequence of a failed immigration system, together with growing reports of inhumane conditions for children in the custody of the federal government at the border, shock the conscience and demand immediate action. […]

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Catholic Charities to honor Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, will honor a figure whose words and actions are heard and felt around the globe, providing hope for the church and for people of all faiths: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, Philippines, and the president of Caritas Internationalis. Cardinal Tagle is an international advocate and driving force of […]

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Remembering Bishop Joseph Galante

Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Camden had a strong advocate in Bishop Joseph Galante. While ordinary of Beaumont, Texas, Bishop Galante wrote in a newspaper column that Catholic faith and the work of social justice are inseparable. “Social justice issues are not merely at the fringe of our faith, nor is social justice an […]

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6th Annual FaithFULL Food Drive

Churches across the Diocese of Camden bustled with activity on April 7, as parishioners partook in the annual FaithFULL food drove. The drive is held each year in attempt to fight food insecurity across southern New Jersey. Following the drive, donated items are then distributed to Catholic Charities’ Family and Community Centers in each county, […]

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Catholic Charities bears witness to Lenten mercy

When Pope Francis celebrated Mass at the Vatican in early March, he criticized Christians who self-righteously boast about fasting and feel superior to others. Focusing the day’s first reading from the beginning of Isaiah 58, the pope said the corporal works of mercy are the kind that fasting that God wants most. “When you share […]

faithFULL Food Drive 2024

FaithFULL Food Drive 2024 | Diocese of Camden This year, the Diocese of Camden is hosting its 11th Annual FaithFULL Food Drive during the Lenten Season. Read on to learn more about how parishes, schools, and even the Diocesan Eucharistic Congress will be gathering food for our neighbors facing hunger in South Jersey. Donations Needed […]

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