Celebrating the Joy of the Resurrection with those in Jail
“When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?”(Matthew 25: 39) During Easter. Alleluia! A reflection by Art Bennett, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, after attending a recent Mass at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.... read more
Moving Toward a Brighter Future
Ways to Get Involved with Catholic Charities of Arlington: An Example of Corporate Charitable Stewardship Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington benefits greatly from the support of many corporations. One such corporation, Able Moving & Storage, Inc., has... read moreDedicated to Saving Lives: One Person, One Day at a Time
Volunteer Spotlight: David Druitt David Druitt is a Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington volunteer who has dedicated his life to improving the well-being of veterans, the imprisoned, and ex-offenders. David is answering Pope Francis’ call to action, “Jesus teaches... read more
Feeding the Hungry in More Rural Counties
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) St. Lucy Food Project is combining efforts with several, secular and church-based, rural food banks to reach the needy on the periphery of our Diocese.
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In Review: 2017 World Day of the Poor Campaign
As part of the week-long World Day of the Poor campaign, Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) hosted numerous events and offered resources for the Diocesan community to encounter and serve the poor. CCDA’s daily mission is to advance social justice and... read more
Encountering Christ through Others at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center
As part of the week-long World Day of the Poor campaign, on November 13 the Diocese of Arlington Chancery and Catholic Charities staff volunteers visited St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Alexandria. The approximately 20 volunteers heeded Pope Francis’ call and spent a few hours of encounter, friendship, and solidarity with senior citizens in the community.
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Serving the Poor in a Transformative Way at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington
Each year, 110 professional staff members and more than 2,700 volunteers serve tens of thousands of individuals in need. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington’s five year goal is to significantly expand services throughout the 21-county region.
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Fulfilling a Dream to Vote
Are you tired of the campaign ads and frustrated by politics this election season? If so, it can be a good reminder that for some, being able to vote in the US is a dream they have been working toward for many years.
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