Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties

“Stephanie” and her six month-old son, “Nathan,” had just fled their abusive home.  Stephanie was covered in bruises and felt hopeless.  She did not have any money or a place to live.  She wondered how she was going to care for Nathan.  Stephanie did not report her abuser’s crimes because she was afraid for her life.  A [...]

by Rachel Hrbolich In recent years, the Appeal participation rate in our diocese has remained around 30%.  This means that of all registered Catholics in the Diocese of Youngstown, 30% typically make sacrificial gifts to the Bishop’s Appeal.   For Catholic Charities, this small but mighty group is our legion of angels who help us  carry [...]

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown, working in collaboration with Catholic Charities USA – the official domestic disaster agency of the US Catholic Bishops – is accepting donations to assist families and communities that have been impacted by the recent severe storms and tornadoes. Catholic Charities USA will utilize these donations to support local [...]