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By Tara DeGrave, Associate Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Giving Tuesday is a global movement that celebrates generosity and inspires people to give back through their time, talents, or treasures. It occurs annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which falls on December 2 this year. Catholic Charities of the Diocese…
By McKenzie VanLanen, Adoption and Pregnancy Support Case Manager of the Diocese of Green Bay Adoption is full of love, hope, and new beginnings. Yet alongside that joy also comes grief for all members of the adoption triad: birth parents, adoptees and adoptive parents. When we talk about adoption, grief is not often discussed. However,…
By Lucas Holt, Human Dignity and Life Advocate for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay If you have ever shared your pro-life beliefs publicly — or scrolled through the comments on a YouTube debate about abortion — you have likely come across a familiar claim: “You are not pro-life. You are pro-birth! You…
By: Sean Gilligan, Refugee Services Manager of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Catholic Charities Refugee Integration Services is excited to announce that our English Language Learning and Citizenship Preparation programs are officially underway! Our first cohort of six brave tutors is currently in the onboarding process and will soon be paired with…
By Chelsea Baucom-Young, Manager of Adoption and Pregnancy Support Services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay On September 16, 2025, Catholic Charities launched Hope in Hand Bags, which will be distributed on the third Tuesday of each month at Catholic Charities offices and remote locations throughout the Diocese of Green Bay, targeting…
2024-2025 Impact Report Released Dear Friends, July 1 marked the beginning of a new fiscal year for Catholic Charities and the continuation of our outreach to those in need. As we witness increased needs across the 16 counties in our diocese, we remain committed to developing new and innovative approaches to serving and making the…
By: Clare Schumaker, licensed professional counselor, Catholic Charities We often hear the expression, “I hate change.” Yet, when we pause to reflect on our lives, we see that change is all around us. We change our clothes, cars, furniture and decorations regularly. Change is woven into the fabric of our daily lives, even in the…
Meet the Klika Family By: McKenzie Van Lanen, Case Manager with Catholic Charities Adoption and Pregnancy Support Services Program Kelly and Matthew Klika worked with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay as their home study and post-placement agency to complete their international adoption (along with their primary placing agency, All God’s Children International)…
Support for new and expectant parents By: Chelsea Baucom-Young, manager of Adoption and Pregnancy Support Services of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay. The second annual Baby Bottle Campaign concluded on Father’s Day. This campaign is a partnership between Catholic Charities and parishes within the Diocese of Green Bay, providing help and hope…
By: Tara DeGrave, Associate Director of Catholic Charities Catholic Charities recently expanded its services to include Peer Support Services, which recognizes a growing need for mental health and recovery support within the community. These new services were launched in May. What are Peer Support Services? Peer Support Services are effective because they allow an individual…
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By Sean Gilligan, Refugee Services Manager GREEN BAY - Each year on June 20, the world comes together to celebrate the United Nations-sponsored World Refugee Day. People gather in parks and markets, gardens and government buildings, community centers and art galleries to celebrate the light of refugees and all that they bring to the places they…
By Karmen Lemke, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay The 11th annual “Inspired to Act” event is in the books! And what a beautiful evening it was. Thanks to the generosity of many sponsors and individual donors, this year’s event raised over $196,000 - a record amount! The annual…
By Lori Paul, Manager of Social Ministry and Community Outreach MANITOWOC -- On Sept. 21, 2024, Catholic Charities and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc launched a partnership to provide the services of Catholic Charities to the community through a telesite. The telesite is a private, stand-alone kiosk with a computer that provides access…
By Halle Beranek, Parish & Community Outreach Coordinator for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay April is recognized as Volunteer Appreciation Month in the United States. Community recognition and growth in our volunteer program makes Catholic Charities visible, impactful, and communicative of Catholic social teaching and presence in the Diocese of Green Bay. It…
By Lucas Holt, Human Dignity and Life Advocate for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay Most of us have probably heard of human trafficking, but there are many myths and misconceptions about what it truly is and how it happens. One of those myths is that it happens only in large cities like…
By Karmen Lemke, Executive Director of Catholic Charities Sister Natalie Binversie has been an invaluable asset to Catholic Charities during her tenure on the Board of Directors. Her commitment to service and her deep-rooted faith has profoundly influenced our organization and the broader community. As the Community Director of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity,…
by Laurie Martinez As the Catholic Church, we are called to welcome the stranger and care for our brothers and sisters. This can be challenging, especially in the face of political and social pressures, but it’s a vital part of embodying Christ’s love for all people. Catholic Charities provides essential resources and joins in partnership…
by Halle Beranek Each new year brings hope for self-improvement — a time to correct the less-than-savory aspects of our characters with hope for a better self in the year to come. New Year’s resolutions often focus on changing our habits, figures, and characteristics. Notoriously, these resolutions do not amount to much, with over 23%…
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Hear stories of how Catholic Charities has been a small part of helping people from all walks of life experience hope, healing, and wholeness this past year.
Catholic Charities employees partner with area nonprofits to serve. Learn how you can get involved!
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Hear the story of one family's adoption journey. Plus, special discount rates for this month!
The USCCB campaign hopes to mobilize the Catholic Church in responding to the mental health crisis through actions that lead to positive change.
Being pro-life means respecting life at all stages: from conception to natural death. Learn about the ways in which our agency is working to do just that.
Learn how you can get involved with supporting migrants and refugees in your community.
Learn about the origin of Hispanic Heritage Month and the celebrations taking place in our communities throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
What happened in Indianapolis when 60,000 Catholics got together?
Meet Kim Connelly and learn about our mental health program!