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.

In Step with History and Present in Italy

Written on 17 July 2024.

Rome is known as the Eternal City, for good reason. The designation comes to life as you trek along cobblestone streets, imagining others making similar journeys. A living history stretching back centuries and millennia exists side by side with the...

Following Call of Matthew 25, Catholic Charities Hosts World Refugee Day

Written on 24 June 2024.

As the crowd arrived to mark World Refugee Day, most beelined for seats under the shade trees to beat the stifling afternoon heat. Later, a steady breeze cooled guests, who sat at tables while enjoying food, claiming raffle prizes, and playing games,...

Veteran of D-Day Invasion, 103, Saluted by Catholic Charities

Written on 14 June 2024.

Leonard Jindra was doubly honored on June 6—for the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach at Normandy he undertook with the U.S. Army, and for his upcoming 103rd birthday. Jindra was surrounded by other members of VIP, a Catholic Charities...

Celebrating New Moms at WIC Mother’s Day Gathering

Written on 07 June 2024.

New and expectant mothers were seated at tables gently bouncing babies who were cooing and occasionally crying at a Mother’s Day celebration at Queen of the Most Holy Rosary parish in Roosevelt. “Congratulations to all of you, breastfeeding moms,...

Seniors Honor St. Joseph and Celebrate a Special Occasion Together

Written on 03 June 2024.

At the noontime Mass honoring St. Joseph, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Coyle’s personal note about his grandfather, Joseph, resonated with the large crowd at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. “He taught me so much about faith,” the bishop explained...

Caritas Award Honorees Praise CCLI’s ‘Special Gift’ of Christian Charity

Written on 20 May 2024.

The 230 guests at the annual Caritas Dinner shared the pleasure of listening to a beautiful reflection on Christian charity highlighting the ministries of Catholic Charities of Long Island.The reflection was offered by the evening’s honorees, Susan...

CYO Long Island Teams Up with Catholic Charities

Written on 24 April 2024.

As executive director of CYO Long Island, Carol Sciotto stresses “keeping the C in CYO.” Catholic Youth Organization emphasizes its Catholic identity in many ways. Parish CYO coordinators commit to two activities each season, from organizing CYO Masses...

Parish Donates Easter Baskets for CCLI Programs

Written on 28 March 2024.

Notre Dame in New Hyde Park is a generous parish that often helps other parishes and organizations. During Lent, the Parish Social Ministry Office at Notre Dame offered many opportunities to practice almsgiving, including one benefiting three of the...

Corporal Works of Mercy: Clothe the Naked

Written on 26 March 2024.

The holy season of Lent is a good time to consider the mission of Catholic Charities of Long Island in light of the seven Corporal Works of Mercy found in the teachings of Jesus: Feed the hungry Drink to the thirstyClothe the nakedShelter the homelessVisit...