Suiting 101 Nonprofit donated 40 suits to our Joseph Homes residents recently. The Catholic Commentator caught up with one of our residents, Merlin Galle III, and what a suit in his closet means to him. Read the article here
The Catholic Commentator: Feeding Flood Victims
St. Aloysius and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge distributed 150 hot plate lunches and 70 cleaning buckets for residents in the Bayou Pigeon area, who were hit hard during the recent flooding. Read the article here
Spring 2021 Flood Update
CCDBR update for 4/2/2020
Propelled by our Gospel Mission, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has shifted rapidly to respond to the COVID crisis. During these days that couldn’t have been imagined a few months ago, Christ shows us that the incarnation should drive us into this world, not away from it. Love mandates action, especially at times of great need, fear, and uncertainty. And Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge has been active. Continue reading…
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation back plans to expand Catholic Charities’ Early Childhood Education program
Catholic Charities announces $350,000 in grants to support rural families with children in preschool
New Roads, Louisiana – At a press conference today, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) announced an expansion of its early-childhood education programming in Pointe Coupee and St. Helena parishes thanks to grants from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation and the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation. Continue reading…
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Paula Davis receives 2019 Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award
Baton Rouge La.— Catholic Charities Clinical Director, Paula C. Davis, LCSW was nominated by Senator John Kennedy to receive a 2019 Congressional Coalition Institute (CCAI) Angels in Adoption® Award. Senator Kennedy presented the award in his office on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Continue reading…
Join the Community Comes Together for Christmas. Sponsor a family.
Sponsor a family through Catholic Charities’ Community Comes Together for Christmas Program and make their season as joyous as yours! Many of the families served by Catholic Charities rely on the generosity of our donors at Christmas to make the holidays bright.
These single mothers, grandparents raising grandchildren, and seniors struggle throughout the year to make ends meet on meager budgets. This year, please give the gift of Christmas to those in need. Click here to learn more.
Are you ready to become a citizen?
FREE Workshop on Citizenship and Naturalization
Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 9 am to 4 pm
1900 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808.
Space is limited. Call 225-376-6849 for a reservation. Continue reading…
Disaster Strikes! How can you help?
Baton Rouge—After any disaster, the phones at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) start ringing. The staff at the agency brace for the calls from people wanting to help as news of the destruction unfolds.
“We aren’t surprised that people in Louisiana want to help” said David Aguillard, CCDBR Executive Director. “The people of South Louisiana are traditionally known for being some of the most generous in the country. Since the outpouring of support for the state after Hurricane Katrina, that tradition grew even stronger.” Continue reading…
Office closure 4/18 – 22
Our offices will be closed Thursday, April 18, due to bad weather. We will reopen Tuesday, April 23 after the Easter Holiday.