The fundamental principle of Catholic Social Teaching is the dignity of each and every human person. It goes back to the very beginning when God created men and women in his image and found them “very good” (Gen. 1:31) and continues through Pope Leo XIV’s Dilexi Te. “The dignity of Read more…
As an agency that serves northeast Louisiana, Catholic Charities is accustomed to providing vital assistance to some of most vulnerable individuals in the state. Region 8 of North Louisiana consists of parishes that fall within the Eastern Deanery of the Diocese of Shreveport, which consists of 25% (37,134) households in Read more…
The Truth Behind these Three Credit Myths A good credit score is key to accessing a mortgage and getting good terms on other types of loans. Your credit score can also be a factor in renting an apartment, qualifying for financial products and services, and determining how much you pay Read more…
Raising a child is one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also be one of its biggest challenges, especially for parents navigating financial hardship. That’s where Gabriel’s Closet, a program of Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, steps in to help. Gabriel’s Closet provides parenting education to caregivers and is Read more…
What is a credit score? And why is it so important? For many of us, credit can feel like a punishment, confusing, and beyond our control. If you are working to improve your score, it’s important to have information you can trust and to steer clear of places that can Read more…
Catholic Charities’ Outreach Coordinator Shares His Experiences Working with Clients Reentering Society At Catholic Charities of North Louisiana, we believe in bringing Christ’s love to the poor and vulnerable by meeting them where they are, providing education and connecting them to resources in their communities. One of the ways we Read more…
Catholic Charities of North Louisiana and Cadence Bank Partner Together to Provide Home Ownership Workshop to Northeast Louisiana Catholic Charities of North Louisiana and Cadence Bank are offering a FREE “Pathways to Homeownership” workshop on Tuesday, May 20th from 5:30-7:00pm at the Monroe Civic Center (Ouachita/Jackson Room) in preparation for the Read more…
An Overview Our office provides immigration legal services at an affordable rate for people in North Louisiana. We can help with family-based applications, such as legally bringing a relative to the United States and/or helping a family member already here become a legal permanent resident and get a green card. Read more…
Infants in North Louisiana are more likely to die in their first year of life than infants in the rest of the country. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, infant mortality for Caddo Parish babies was 11.5 per 1000 for the years 2017-21. For Ouachita Parish the number is Read more…
Jesus comes to Catholic Charities every day. Sometimes he looks like a man who spent his life doing manual labor and needs financial help in between jobs. Other times he is a single mom looking for advice on cooking healthy meals for her toddler. Or he might be an immigrant, Read more…
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