Our Stories of Hope and Compassion

Welcome to the Catholic Charities of Long Island Blog! Here, we share stories of how through Jesus Christ, we share hope, compassion, and help to those in our Long Island community who need it the most. Join us on a journey through the heartwarming experiences, valuable insights, and our tireless efforts to create positive change on Long Island. Explore our blog to stay connected with our Catholic calling to serve, inspire, and empower all God’s people with dignity and care.

Blessing of New Catholic Charities Center in West Hempstead and Seniors

Written on 24 April 2026.

Auxiliary Bishop Andrzej Zglejszewski blessed the new Catholic Charities of Long Island West Hempstead Senior Community Service Center at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and seniors attending programs there April 21 in a joyful morning ceremony...

Volunteer of the Year Ann Kissell Places Others First

Written on 24 April 2026.

Ann Kissell volunteers with heart, an attribute that shines through the work she accomplishes and the way she relates to colleagues at Catholic Charities of Long Island. She consistently places others first, and is quick to share a smile and a...

Connect Christ’s Love and Care for the Poor This Lent

Written on 23 March 2026.

Connect Christ’s Love and Care for the Poor This Lent Written on 21 March 2026. “…I share the desire of my beloved predecessor that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor.” Pope...

West Hempstead Center ‘in Tune’ with Seniors

Written on 20 March 2026.

Twice-weekly Bingo games are the big draw at the West Hempstead Senior Community Center sponsored by Catholic Charities of Long Island, but a Thursday morning music medley had seniors dancing in pairs and others swaying in their seats to the Big...

Bethany Hogan Selected for Leadership Academy

Written on 15 March 2026.

Bethany Hogan, clinic supervisor of CCLI’s Addiction Treatment Services, Hampton Bays Clinic, is participating in the OASAS Leadership Academy. This is the first time Catholic Charities of Long Island is being represented at the Leadership Academy. The...

Catholic Charities Anniversary Employees Recognized for Service

Written on 29 January 2026.

Fifty-three staff members of Catholic Charities of Long Island were honored at the 2025 Employee Recognition Celebration for their longstanding service to the needy and vulnerable.Thirty-six of those recognized were cited for 5, 10 and 15 years with...

How Catholic Charities of Long Island Delivered Help and Hope in 2025

Written on 08 January 2026.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LONG ISLAND has just completed another year of bringing “Care with Dignity…Life with Hope” to needy and vulnerable neighbors in Nassau and Suffolk counties, where we exclusively carry out our Gospel call. The following entries...

Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation Gifts Brighten Christmas at St. Brigid’s and Parishes Across Long Island

Written on 30 December 2025.

A steady stream of young parents walked through the parish center at St. Brigid’s in Westbury where toys, puzzles and games, sports equipment, baby dolls and stuffed animals, and clothes filled festive tables covered in red and green. Jessica, a...

CYO Long Island Delivers an Early Christmas Present

Written on 01 December 2025.

The gymnasium at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish in Hicksville was dressed for Christmas as colorful blow-up characters lined up next to finely wrapped presents and balloon art figures. A chair at the center was reserved for Santa Claus, who called out...