Wednesday, January 26, 20220150Catholic Charities Dallas will host its 24th Annual Bishop’s Gala at the iconic Hilton Anatole Hotel Feb. 5, assuming no additional restrictions for community health concerns. Attendees will also participate in live and silent auctions to raise funds benefiting men, women, and children within the nine-county region that CCD is called...
Thursday, December 16, 2021081Working to reduce hunger in Ennis, Texas and the surrounding area, Catholic Charities Dallas, North Texas Food Bank, and St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church officially opened the new St. John’s Community Pantry this Dec. 7. Supported and primarily made possible by significant private donations, the pantry is expected to provide 350,000...
Friday, March 19, 20210180As word was announced this week that a Dallas facility had been chosen to house up to 3,000 migrant teenagers, the Catholic faithful in the Diocese of Dallas sprang into action to help those in need.
Wednesday, March 17, 20210118Blessing. The word came up multiple times — from recipients and volunteers alike — during the March 12 food drop held by Catholic Charities Dallas in conjunction with North Texas Food Bank, Hope Supply Company and Dallas Love Field that served more than 60,000 total meals and gave out other supplies to 1,118 families.
Thursday, February 18, 20210193Winter weather that left millions without electricity and produced record-breaking temperatures blasted north Texas the week of Feb. 15, leading to dangerous travel conditions, school closures, cancelling of sporting events and even forcing local parishes to alter Ash Wednesday plans.
Monday, January 25, 202101582020 was one of the most challenging years that many of us may ever face in our lifetimes, but it also shone a light on the opportunities to offer kindness and a helping hand and serve as a beacon of hope for those struggling amidst poverty, social injustice and a global pandemic.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020078On Dec. 12, the Angels of Charity – women’s auxiliary for Catholic Charities Dallas – held their annual Christmas Distribution to provide gifts to families in need. This year, along with help from staff, donors, and volunteers, the Angels distributed gifts to 526 families.
Thursday, October 22, 20200152More than half a year into the pandemic, both the needs caused by COVID and the efforts to meet those needs have far from vanished.
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By Michael Gresham
The Texas Catholic
Volunteers hurriedly unpacked a truck trailer, setting up tables for distribution as cars and trucks continued to arrive, adding to a queue of vehicles stretching from the Oak Cliff parish, down the street and out of sight.
“It’s got to be a mile long,” said Edwin Chinchilla of the...
Wednesday, April 15, 20200109Home visits are the core ministry of the more than 800 Catholics who volunteer with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas in 40 parishes across nine counties, even more so than the organization’s ability to offer people, many who are seniors, assistance in paying rent or utility bills or buying groceries. But social...
