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Catholic Charities Golf Tournament a Success!

Posted on September 23, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

A Great Day for a Swing and a Prayer! FCC News Desk Catholic Charities held its 14th Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam and it was one of the best tournaments on record! Bishop Michael Cote, who was an honorary guest, participated in the Tournament. Other members of the clergy who played in the Tournament were Monsignor Les Janik, Father Kevin Reilly, and Father Greg Galvin. All participants enjoyed an amazing catered lunch sponsored by A Beautiful Company and Cahill & Associates Financial Services, LLC, before...

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Catholic Charities receives $123K from United Way of Southeastern Connecticut

Posted on August 14, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

United Way of Southeastern Connecticut last week awarded $123,382 to Catholic Charities for emergency financial assistance, intensive case management and the mental health clinic. “We say that Allocations Volunteers are the eyes and ears of United Way donors,” said Virginia L. Mason, President and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Connecticut. “They ensure that your donation is truly making a difference every day at local nonprofit organizations, helping those in need, and improving community conditions.” United Way of Southeastern ...

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Help Those in Need and the Environment

Posted on July 03, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities, Providing Help & Creating Hope in New London, Middlesex, Windham & Tolland counties, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program. The Stop & Shop Community Bag Program, which launched in May 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live and work. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich was selected as a beneficiary of the program by store leadership. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich will rec...

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Sponsors and Golfers Needed for 14th Annual Catholic Charities Golf Tournament

Posted on June 29, 2019 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Join us for a swing and a prayer on Wednesday, September 18th at the Fox Hopyard Golf Club for Catholic Charities’ 14th Annual Golf Tournament. Catholic Charities has been Providing Help & Creating Hope to those most in need throughout Eastern Connecticut for the last 98 years, serving people of all faith. Join us for a day of golf at a great course and directly impact those living in our community. Registration begins at 10:30am. Lunch is served at 11:00am. Shotgun Start begins at 1:00pm. Dinner is served and awards are presented at ...

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Meet The Board of Catholic Charities: Attorney Ralph Monaco

Posted on June 28, 2019 in: News, Catholic Charities News

Q: How long have you been a member of the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities? A: I have been on Catholic Charities Board of Directors for three years but have been on the New London Advisory Board for 14 years. Q: Why did you become involved with Catholic Charities and what has your involvement looked like during your tenure? A: I became involved because I believe strongly that the Catholic Church must care for our neighbors who are in need. We must see Christ in every person and offer ways for them to improve their situation in life. Q: How would you ch...

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Catholic Charities Night at Dodd Stadium June 21st- Tickets on Sale NOW!

Posted on June 04, 2019 in: Events, Catholic Charities News

Want to help others while enjoying your hometown Connecticut Tigers? Come join Catholic Charities at Dodd Stadium on June 21st at 7:05pm and enjoy a game, while helping others! Come for the game and stay for the fireworks. Perfect opportunity to thank your employees, volunteers and families! Contact 860-889-8346 x287

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Meet The Board of Catholic Charities: Dr. Christopher Lipinski

Posted on May 24, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

Q: How long have you been a member of the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities? A: I was asked to join in 2002, by Monsignor Thomas Bride and I’ve been on the board for the past seventeen years. Q: Why did you become involved with Catholic Charities and what has your involvement looked like during your tenure? A: Before joining the Board of Directors, I was a driver for Father Martin’s First Saturday Club for the handicapped in Norwich. Fast forward, some years later, I returned to Main Street to be part of Catholic Charities. I’m stru...

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Catholic Charities holds Hope Anchors the Soul Spring Gala

Posted on May 21, 2019 in: News, Catholic Charities News

It was a beautiful evening at the Mystic Yachting Center as friends, supporters, staff, volunteers and board members of Catholic Charities gathered to celebrate its 98th anniversary at the Hope Anchors the Soul Spring Gala. Overlooking the Mystic River, guests were entertained by the Hot Cat Jazz Band while enjoying cocktails and impressive views from the wrap-around covered porch. Guests had the opportunity to bid on many exciting silent auction items, including; tickets to Barrett Jackson Northeast collector car auction at Mohegan Sun; a Cape Cod weekend getaway; a pri...

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Foundation gives $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Place & Catholic Charities

Posted on May 04, 2019 in: News, Catholic Charities News

Catholic Charities and St. Vincent de Paul Place each are recipients of $1,000 in charitable grant funds distributed by the Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation. St. Vincent de Paul Place will use the funds for its food pantry, while Catholic Charities will use its award for emergency basic needs and intensive case management. The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation has distributed $25,000 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations in the region this year. Last year, the foundation awarded $100,000 in grants. The foundation, the philanthropic part of The Day news...

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Catholic Charities, Diocese of Norwich, Inc 2018 Annual Report

Posted on February 26, 2019 in: Catholic Charities News

By Edward Tessman, Excutive Director of Catholic Charities Catholic Charities with offices in Norwich, New London, Middletown and Willimantic continues to impact those in crisis and most in need. Over 6,750 residents of Eastern Connecticut were served by Catholic Charities, regardless of race, religion or national origin in 2018. Below is a summary of the 2018 annual activity: 68% of our clients were female 32% of our clients were male 10% of our clients were under the age of 18 74% of our clients were non-Catholic 80% of our clients had an annual income of less than $15,000 250 Thanksgiving ...

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2018 Annual Report

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