Our Stories of Hope and Compassion

Students at five Catholic elementary schools in the diocese learned more about Catholic Charities of Long Island, and did direct service for others, during Catholic Schools Week, January 27 to 31. It was the second consecutive year Catholic Charities...

A “community of caring” is being nurtured at Catholic Charities of Long Island. In 2025, we’d like to see this community continue to grow so we can help more of our needy and vulnerable neighbors on Long Island. Let’s accept the invitation of Jesus...

The families of Catholic Charities of Long Island’s WIC program enjoyed a Christmas celebration to remember, courtesy of Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation, at CCLI’s building on North Main Street in Freeport. The third floor was bustling with activity...

A total of 82 Catholic Charities of Long Island employees were recognized for five to 30 years of service, and CEO Mike Smith worked the calculations. Their cumulative service added up to a grand total of 940 years, Smith said at the 2024 Employee...

Nearly 10 years ago, a friend told Sal Guli III about an opening at Talbot House in Bohemia. He was out of work and looking to leave the restaurant business because he was tired of “being around people who were drinking or on something.” At the time...

The Catholic Charities of Long Island campus in Amityville hosted a daylong outdoor program promoting good health for recent arrivals to Long Island. The 100 participants from several countries of origin at the Oct. 11 Health Fair learned about a...

Receiving the Community Service Award at the Landmark Gala in Port Washington is a fitting tribute for Our Lady of Fatima Parish Outreach. Sister Kathy Somerville, O.P., who has served for 43 years as Parish Social Ministry director at Our Lady of...

Catholic Charities of Long Island observed National Recovery Month in September with a celebratory dinner at its Outpatient Clinic in Hampton Bays, based at St. Rosalie parish center. Staff members served 50 clients at a dining room set up to mark...

It took Carolyn Lawrence a good long while to find a place to call home, and after just a few weeks at Harvest House, she says she is not going anywhere. Those with whom she shares her new home say she’s a completely different person now. Gone are...