Mercy in Action Stories

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...

Nearly 1,800 School Backpack Donations Show Impact of Regional Teamwork 

Back to School can be an exciting, exhilarating time of year. But for economically vulnerable families, mounting costs of classroom supplies become just another...

Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors

“You Have to Wake Up Every Day with a Purpose”

We may have lost many members of The Greatest Generation, but we can continue to learn a great deal from those who are still...

Developing Film, Talent, and Hope

Legendary photographer and director David Bailey said, “In photography, everything is so ordinary; it takes a lot of looking before you learn to see...

Dedicated to Housing Those Who Served Our Nation

Saint Teresa of Calcutta once said, “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” It’s...

Veterans Facing Hunger Find Meals and More at Tuesday Night Suppers 

Joseph* wanted to be a painter. Diving back in his memory to his childhood, he aspired to have his work placed on display in...

USDA Administrator Visits Catholic Charities WIC Center

Facility Tour Highlights an Innovative Approach to Wraparound Services In February, national and state food and nutrition leaders visited a Catholic Charities WIC center...

Self-Sufficient Seniors Are Thriving at Ozanam Village

“Victor was always a fixture around here! All our residents and staff knew him,” says Catholic Charities Ozanam Village Service Coordinator Aid Joyce Bailey...

Helping Single Parents Achieve Their Dreams

Gail* has big dreams. A young single mother of three children, Gail wants to build a video production and film business. “I’d love to...

Fr. Charles Rubey Marks 50 Years with Catholic Charities

Chicago’s Skid Row was once a stretch of Chicago’s Madison Avenue that ran from the near west side of the Loop past the old...