Volunteering is a meaningful way to live out the call to almsgiving, offering compassion and support to our shared neighbors in need. Whether serving meals at St. Joseph Diner, assisting in one of our sheltering operations, or helping with rebuilding or disaster relief efforts, your presence can bring hope and dignity to those struggling in our community.
Read MoreWe invite you to journey with Catholic Charities of Acadiana through the Corporal Works of Mercy this Lenten season.
Read MoreAs I reflect on the past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for your steadfast support. Never would I have imagined a year like this—one marked by unexpected challenges but also incredible acts of compassion and solidarity.
This year we faced a very public loss of funding for our emergency shelters, a critical blow to our mission of serving those experiencing homelessness. We struggled through the ongoing housing crisis, which was often the barrier between our clients in shelter and permanent housing, that next chapter of their lives that we believe every human being deserves. We also weathered several disasters, some of which barely registered on the broader radar but left lives devastated in their wake.
Read MoreJoin Catholic Charities of Acadiana this Advent in preparing your heart and family to receive Jesus at Christmas using the Merciful Advent Calendar as a tool. By doing one daily act of mercy, this spin-off of the traditional Advent Calendar can bring new life to your family devotions in 2024.
Read MoreBack in July, St. Leo the Great Catholic Church approached Catholic Charities of Acadiana asking if they could take over all the shifts at St. Joseph Diner for an entire week. Of course we were delighted to welcome them! Here is a reflection from St. Leo’s Pastor, Fr. Kyle White, on his experience with us.
Read MoreTo allow the children to respond to the story, each was invited to place a handprint, in bright Fall colors, on two large “Happy Thanksgiving” banner that will be displayed at St. Joseph Diner and another for St. Joseph Shelter. The children learned the “Five Finger Catechism” taught to St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta by her mother. This lesson illustrates Matthew 25 with each finger representing a word: You. Did. It. To. Me.
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