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.

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...

Live on CFN: Faith in Action at St. Frances de Chantal in Wantagh

Written on 10 November 2025.

The Parish Social Ministry outreach at St. Frances de Chantal went live on Catholic Faith Network November 6 as CFN correspondent Jackie Lukas visited the Wantagh parish to speak with PSM director Ele Ruth Melendez and to see how Thanksgiving food...

Bringing Thanksgiving Blessings to Families and Parishes

Written on 05 November 2025.

At Thanksgiving, we traditionally gather around the family table and give thanks to the Lord for all our blessings. This month, Catholic Charities of Long Island mails a fund-raising appeal to supporters benefiting our Meals on Wheels ministry. This...

Catholic Charities of Long Island Shines on Perfect Fall Day

Written on 10 October 2025.

After sporting fun on the championship golf course and pickleball courts of The Muttontown Club in East Norwich, supporters of Catholic Charities of Long Island capped the perfect day on the sun-splashed patio overlooking the lush course. They enjoyed...

Catholic Charities Fair Serves Up Healthy Menu

Written on 11 September 2025.

Attendees at the annual Health Fair for Refugees presented by Catholic Charities of Long Island were treated to healthful activities ranging from nutritional tips, growing vegetables, a fitness workout, and artistic sketching. Sigrid Villalobos, a...

O’Grady Leadership Institute Sparks Plans for Increased Catholic Identity

Written on 08 August 2025.

Karina Contti, director of human resources for Catholic Charities of Long Island, joined more than 20 fellow Catholic Charities senior executives from around the country for the weeklong Advanced O’Grady Leadership Institute. The June 16-20 institute...