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!

Learn about steps you can take to avoid getting scammed.

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!

How Catholic Charities is partnering with individuals to address the mental health crisis.

Pilgrims walking from Minnesota to Indiana stop in Green Bay to learn, serve, and have some fun!

Catholic Charities has been around for over 100 years, yet many people in need do not know of its services. "We Are There" is a branding campaign seeking to raise awareness so that the most vulnerable in our diocese can receive the services they need.

The provision of immigrant legal services is one way Catholic Charities serves our brothers and sisters in need. Hear the story of one client who was experiencing abuse and was able to get help from our staff.

Hear about this year's gala and ways that you can support the work of Catholic Charities!

Learn about what the biggest needs are in the 16 counties in the Diocese of Green Bay and how you can help!

How one woman's work with refugees shows that volunteering is more than providing a service: it can change someone's life.

Purchase your tickets today for the May 9th event before they are sold out

Learn about intercountry adoption, where to go if you have questions, and the story of one family's adoption journey.

by Lisa Haefs Throughout the year, Catholic Charities supports the work of rural communities and parishes through its Social Ministry and Outreach Team. “They are the group going out in the rural communities and connecting them with the resources available through a wide range of groups,” Karmen Lemke, director of Catholic Charities, said. “Our goal […]

by Lisa Haefs BRYANT -- On a bright spring morning in 2015, Abby Michels stood with her fellow high school seniors in front of the congregation at St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva. They were being recognized for their pending graduation. As she prepared to return to her seat, Fr. Jeremiah Worman told her to […]

by Chelsey Martinez, Volunteer Coordinator Catholic Charities loves our volunteers, and we are grateful for all they do. In 2023, 10 volunteers gave 160 hours to help advance our mission of serving those in need.  One of the volunteers we’d like to introduce you to is Mary Braband. Mary comes from the vibrant community of Green […]

by Kory Krauss, Financial Health Services Manager Is debt holding you back? Many individuals and families caught in the trap of debt and driven to the edge of poverty can learn strategies to manage their resources through Catholic Charities’ Financial Health Services. This program also assists those struggling with complex problems, such as rebuilding credit, […]

by Karmen Lemke, Director of Catholic Charities Welcome to the Catholic Charities Corner! We are thrilled to be a part of the launch of the new On Mission e-newsletter. Twice a month, we plan to offer you information and updates on Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay in this newsletter. We want to […]

by Karmen Lemke, Director of Catholic Charities Catholic Charities is pleased to announce the newly formed Office of Social Ministry and Community Outreach. The purpose of this department is to promote the services and program offerings of Catholic Charities to harder to reach rural communities. The Office will focus on bringing services to rural areas […]

It was a packed banquet hall for the annual Inspired to Act Gala for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay. Although many associate Catholic Charities with providing food and shelter to families. It’s actually been involved with mental health counseling for three decades. “We pray on it, but we also take action,” explained Director Karmen Lemke. “We do that through spiritual, physical, and emotional healing. That’s what we’re here for.”

Catholic Charities and Lakes Country Public Library to partner to provide services to the Lakewood and surrounding rural areas.

They have come to this country looking for hope. Tens of thousands of Afghan refugees escaped terror and the Taliban rule. They are in the United States now to build their lives from the ground up. One Afghan refugee described his experiences in his own words, and how he is helping new Afghan evacuees adjust to life in Wisconsin.

Take a moment to review Catholic Charities' most recent annual report for fiscal year 2020/2021. Click here to read more.

Brown County organizations offer to resettle nearly 50 Afghan refugees, call for volunteers and donations to assist.

Many Afghan Refugee families have been transported to Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and an assortment of international, national, and local partners are on-hand to assist with care and processing, including the state’s Catholic Charities agencies.

Catholic Charities hosted a virtual gala on May 27, 2021, raising over $97,000 to provide vital services throughout the 16 counties of the Diocese of Green Bay.

Each year Catholic Charities hosts an annual Gala event to raise community awareness and financial support for Catholic Charities services and programs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 event was cancelled. The event on May 27th, 2021 is planned to be a completely virtual. We hope you will join us from wherever you are! Please visit our event website here to learn about sponsorships, event details, and to register.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus based on CDC recommendations. Each day is different, and we are called to respond. On Wednesday, March 18th, Catholic Charities no longer saw clients in person at our offices. All appointments were to be conducted via phone or video conferencing until further notice. Learn more here.

Karmen Lemke began in her new role as Director of Catholic Charities on November 16, 2020. Click Here to Read More

Take a moment to review Catholic Charities' most recent annual report for fiscal year 2019/2020. Click Here to Download the Report Now

Karmen Lemke, Director of Catholic Charities, joins WFRV’s Tom Zalaski to talk about the work they do but also how they fared through the pandemic as a non-profit.

All Catholic Charities services have virtual or phone appointments available! Services available via phone or virtual appointments include; adoption, parenting support, immigration, financial health, and mental health counseling. We do continue to offer limited in person appointments.

Catholic Charities will increase the number of people served per year from approximately 4,200 currently to 10,000 by 2025. Click here to read the full story.

Karmen Lemke began her new role as Director of Catholic Charities on Nov. 16, 2020. Click here to read more.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our clients, staff, and community. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have taken steps to prevent the spread of the virus based on CDC recommendations. Each day is different, and we are called to respond. On Wednesday, March 18th, 2020, Catholic Charities no longer saw […]