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 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...

Kellenberg Service Camp Lets Students Put Faith Into Action at Catholic Charities Ministries

Written on 07 August 2025.

The inaugural Service Immersion Camp, a weeklong partnership between Kellenberg Memorial High School and Catholic Charities of Long Island, gave 14 student campers daily experiences learning about and taking part in CCLI ministries. The July 21...

Plan Your Legacy Right Now with My Catholic Will

Written on 05 August 2025.

Catholic Charities of Long Island works with an organization called My Catholic Will that is giving our friends and supporters access to their services for free. And since August is National Make a Will month, there’s no better time than the present...

Retiring Parish Social Ministry Director Says God’s Plan Is Better, Even When It’s Challenging

Written on 29 July 2025.

On her way to serving as director of Parish Social Ministry for Catholic Charities of Long Island, Paula Malloy reached several crossroads. She wasn’t always sure she was making the right decision, but she went forward, often with trepidation. During...

Protecting Environment Starts at Home for the Sisters of St. Joseph

Written on 28 July 2025.

A rare pine barrens forest on the campus of the Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood is now permanently protected, following a major conservation agreement between the Sisters and New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation. DEC Commissioner...

Family’s Faith Grows While Volunteering for Catholic Charities

Written on 17 July 2025.

As a parent of two young children, Alexandra Acosta had been looking for volunteer opportunities to build up the Catholic faith of her family. On July 12, the Acostas spent more than four hours helping at the Catholic Charities of Long Island OPWDD...

Cleary School for the Deaf Celebrates

Written on 30 June 2025.

A Century of Educational Leadership The Moving Up ceremony for Pre-K and second grade students was a great kickoff to 100th anniversary celebrations at the Cleary School for the Deaf. The June 20 ceremony at the Nesconset campus featured a graduation...

Forming Community at CCLI Refugee Day

Written on 21 June 2025.

From adjacent Schleigel Boulevard, the community gathering in the parking lot on the Catholic Charities of Long Island campus in Amityville may have seemed like a block party or even a family reunion. A large white tent kept occasional sprinkles away...