Mercy in Action Stories

Shawn H. and family sitting on bleachers and holding a large gift check for $5,000.

Community Partnerships Help Veteran Receive Support, and a Hero’s Welcome at “Troop Dreams” Event

A retired combat veteran and his family were given an extraordinary show of public support in Highland Park recently, thanks to the teamwork of...

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Gibsons Restaurant Group Hosts 16th Annual Catholic Charities Lunch

More than 300 Catholic Charities clients were treated to a decadent meal January 28 at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Oakbrook, courtesy of the...

Donald Kent Residents and Staff both standing and sitting and posing for camera.

Senior Services Shines on a Cold, Winter Day

Catholic Charities Senior Services is dedicated to advocating for seniors, helping enrich their lives to the fullest extent possible, and a recent cold wave...

A family smiling and posing for the camera

The Family of Louis J. Glunz III Wastes No Time Carrying Forth His Legacy of Generosity and Service

Catholic Charities lost a legendary partner and friend January 6 with the passing of Dr. Louis J. Glunz III, former Chairman of the Board...

Two people smiling with shopping cart full of donated goods.

Working Together to Welcome Homeless Families Home

“I’m not sure what we would do without them. There really aren’t any other resources for what they provide our clients.” That’s what Stephanie...

Celebration of Giving – A Christmas Tradition for the Kastenholz Family

Many people wonder how a program as large and complex as Catholic Charities’ Celebration of Giving (COG) has thrived for more than 75 years....

Audrey Geddis sitting outside on a brick bench

A Veteran’s Lesson in Resilience

Unfolding traumaAudrey is a sister. She is a mother and grandmother. She is an Army veteran. Audrey has survived repeated instances of violence. She...

Five sisters posing for a photo; three are standing and two are sitting.

Five sisters enrich their community with cooking, faith, and love

As the crackling of spices and chicken sends a mouthwatering aroma across the common areas at the Ozanam Village senior residence, people can’t help...

Assembly line of 6 people serving food to people

Chicagoland Native Jim Irsay Makes $5 Million Gift to Catholic Charities Chicago in Memory of Sister Joyce Dura, O.S.F.

Chicagoland native Jim Irsay, Owner & CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, today announced a $5 million gift to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of...

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Fr. Wayne F. Watts Receives 2023 Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Humanitarian Award from Mundelein Seminary

In recognition of his tireless efforts to serve God and His Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and befriend people who are suffering, in...

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