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A Catholic Response

At Catholic Charities our faith is the foundation of everything we do. Led by our Shepherd, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, we use the principles of Catholic social teaching to guide us in our response to serving the poor and vulnerable throughout our Diocese.

Serving the Poor, Lonely and Vulnerable

We feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, heal the sick, welcome the newcomer, care for the elderly and visit the imprisoned because that is what Jesus commanded us to do in the Gospel. We serve all people in need, regardless of their faith.

Lives Transformed

At Catholic Charities our mission goes beyond offering temporary assistance to individuals and families in need. Bolstered by a dedicated professional staff and a broad corps of volunteers we strive, with God’s grace, to transform the lives of the people we serve.

Support the Mission

To serve and transform the lives of the men, women and families who come to Catholic Charities for assistance, we depend on the support of parishioners, neighbors and companies located within the 21 counties and seven cities that make up the Diocese of Arlington. Support our work today!

News and Announcements

We Can Help: Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities continues to safely respond by phone to emailed requests for emergency rent and utility assistance to eligible individuals and families throughout the 21 counties and seven cities of the Diocese of Arlington. Find out about the evictions process during COVID-19.

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Volunteers Make the Difference

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers who can safely serve those in need in limited roles. If you are healthy and do not belong to a vulnerable group consider our volunteering opportunities with limited interaction with the public.

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Help By Giving

During this difficult time in our nation, Catholic Charities relies more than ever on the generosity of parishioners, parishes and friends who donate financial resources, food, or other material gifts to support our work feeding the hungry and serving other vulnerable people.

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In the News

Catholic Non-Profits Innovate as Coronavirus Pandemic Spreads,

Crux, March 30, 2020
From telehealth counseling to mobile shower trucks, Catholic non-profits are shifting gears to meet spiking needs and anxieties among the most vulnerable populations in the COVID-19 pandemic.

VIDEO: A yearlong work of mercy

Catholic News Service, October 28, 2019
Every week, this former Mount Vernon, Virginia, Grand Knight collects thousands of loaves of sliced bread from three bakery distributors and shares them with those in need.

Advice from a counselor on dealing with fear, anxiety, depression or spiritual crisis

March 23, 2020

With the rapid changes brought on by COVID-19, there is an incredible level of stress for everyone in the country. We have worries about our families, our work, finances, and loved ones living in areas that may be experiencing an even greater impact than here in the Diocese of Arlington...

How to talk to children about COVID-19

March 16, 2020

With diocesan schools closed for the next two weeks, the continued spread of COVID-19 and all the news coverage, many parents are wondering how best to talk to their children about the new coronavirus. ...

Statements and Press Releases

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Continues to Serve the Most Vulnerable During Time of Crisis

March 24, 2020
Our job is to serve the most vulnerable people in our diocese, as our faith compels us, no matter what is taking place in the world around us. We are responding creatively in order to continue safely serving those in need during this COVID-19 pandemic...

Diocese of Arlington Response to Concerns of the Coronavirus

March 5, 2020
The Diocese of Arlington has been actively communicating with county public health departments and Center for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure that all diocesan parishes, schools, ministries, and charities are responding appropriately to the spread of the coronavirus and other infectious diseases.

We picked Catholic Charities because our Catholic faith is really important to us. It's important to me. It's important to my husband, and so I appreciated the fact that they were rooted in that. We really admired that their program was kind of a full-circle support system for both adoptive families and the adoptee, growing up, should they ever need it, and also most importantly, the birth mothers.

- Abbie Lenahan, adoptive mom

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