June 16, 2023 by John Gonzalez
The seventh annual World Day of the Poor Message has been released with the title: “Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor.” The message reflects on the wisdom found in the... Action Center
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The actions you will find here reflect our Catholic values and advocate for the work and issues that we do in providing for the social needs of the community.
We invite you to join us in advocating for the following campaigns.
May 26, 2023 by John Gonzalez
This is the 2023 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation message: “Let Justice and Peace Flow.” The Rome Reports video above highlights the Vatican's support for policies promoting... May 15, 2023 by John Gonzalez
“Free to leave, free to stay” is the message for World Migrants' Day 2023 The 2023 World Migrant’s Day Message brought a message that is very relevant for those of us who work with the... April 3, 2023 by John Gonzalez and Josefa Castro, Directors of Parish and Community Relations
We have entered another Holy Week and Easter Season and with that we want to share with you the following link and video from Catholic Health Association (CHA): CHA is offering these video... June 24, 2022 by Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens
Today, June 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court offered a ruling that struck down Roe vs. Wade. The New York State Catholic Conference offered the following statement:We give thanks to... March 4, 2022 by John Gonzalez
Bishop Robert Brennan is asking the faithful in Brooklyn and Queens to “support our Ukrainian brothers and sisters” affected by the war.“We have seen the painful images of devastation and continue to... January 12, 2022 by John Gonzalez
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the World Day of Peace Message. The World Day of Peace, celebrated on January 1 every year, is primarily a Catholic feast day dedicated to universal peace on... November 8, 2021 by Fr. Hilaire Belizaire
MISSION TRIP:Roughly 15,000 Haitian immigrants arrived at the U.S. Mexico border near Del Rio, Texas. Images of the inhumane treatments, including whipping by border patrols on horses, and the unfair... November 1, 2021 by John Gonzalez
Pope Francis offers an annual message to community organizations that work to empower marginalized people throughout the world. He addresses this message to the "social poets" who "have the... October 26, 2021 by John Gonzalez
As a Church and a nation, we are polarized and divided. In his most recent encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, Pope Francis reminds us that we can respond by seeking “a better kind of politics, one truly at... October 6, 2021 by John Gonzalez
On November 14, 2021 Pope Francis will offer his 5th annual World Day of the Poor message. This Year’s message reflects Jesus’ words to his disciples as they object to a woman performing an act of... April 5, 2021 by Catholic Charities USA
On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319). At close to $1.9 trillion dollars, the COVID rescue legislation is being touted as one of the largest economic... February 5, 2021 by John Gonzalez
This weekend is the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering which is being virtually promoted this weekend. This is an annual Advocacy Conference sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic... October 6, 2020 by John Gonzalez
Fratelli Tutti: Encyclical Letter On the Fraternity and Social Friendship
This weekend Pope Francis has released his latest social encyclical which addresses the situation of the current... September 15, 2020 by John Gonzalez
September 9th was the feast day of St. Peter Claver, the Colombian Jesuit who served and defended the slaves of South America. The Diocese of Brooklyn honored his feast day with a special Mass... July 2, 2020 by John Gonzalez
The Fourth of July is often characterized by fireworks, family gatherings, BBQ's and the ever famous fourth of July sales. This is the day we Americans celebrate our Independence Day. There is... June 29, 2020 by Rebecca Rybaltowski
On June 18, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States held that the Trump Administration’s termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017 was unlawful, thus... June 3, 2020 by John Gonzalez
Statements on the killing of George Floyd and the issue of Racism:
Sister Donna Markham, OP, the CEO of Catholic Charities USA, issued the following statement condemning the killing of George Floyd... May 11, 2020 by John Gonzalez
“Light Our Way, A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster for Disaster Response Volunteers, First Responders, and Disaster Planners,”
Many of you are volunteers or essential workers who are... May 7, 2020 by John Gonzalez
The article came out in the Political Theology Network Symposium
Sunday, March 15, was the first shift I worked at our Catholic Charities ministry to the Brooklyn/Queens community that focused... March 25, 2020 by The USCCB Justice for Immigrants Program
Friends and supporters of Catholic Charities in Brooklyn/Queens,
With the current chaotic situation and in light of the 40th anniversary of the assassination of St. Oscar Romero of El Salvador I... March 25, 2020 by John Gonzalez
During this very difficult time, we sincerely hope and pray that you and your parish are doing well. This is being sent to you for a quick update on the 2020 Census, a very important tool of... February 3, 2020 by John Gonzalez
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On January 27th, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that lifted a nationwide injunction against the administration's "public... December 13, 2019 by John Gonzalez
January 1st marks the World Day of Peace message which every Pope since Saint Paul VI has offered since 1968. This year's message is titled "Peace as a Journey of Hope: Dialogue, Reconciliation and... November 25, 2019 by John Gonzalez
The above video was put together by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to show how poverty makes itself felt in the lives of Americans who face financial struggles. The work of... November 12, 2019 by John Gonzalez
This week’s (Nov. 17) gospel passage reflects on the demand for a sign. After having predicted the destruction of the great Temple in Jerusalem the followers of Jesus ask for signs that will... November 8, 2019 by John Gonzalez
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have developed and educational website for the Catholic community to reflect on the issues of poverty. The website, Poverty USA, offers amazing... November 7, 2019 by John Gonzalez
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops launched a new campaign for Catholics to take part in bringing a sense of dignity and respect to the political process. It takes to heart the... June 7, 2019 by John Gonzalez
Earlier this week many members of our advocacy community contacted their legislators to support the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6), legislation that would provide a pathway to...