Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, its subsidiaries and affiliated agencies help thousands of people each year through hundreds of programs. In 2010, Catholic Charities celebrated its 100th anniversary. Below are links to a package of stories the Catholic Courier published in honor of the organization’s centenary.
Diocesan Catholic Charities timeline
Food bank helps hungry in six Tier counties
Children can benefit from early intervention
Agency gives woman her dignity and hope
Volunteer’s many roles assist agency
Samaritan Center’s services ‘a huge help’
CCTT board member’s perspective
Livingston agency continues growth
Kinship helps boy find his ‘new home forever’
On the road to recovery
CCS marks 30 years of supporting clients
Caroscio embodied agency’s mission
Agency finds value in interfaith work
Stella Maris offers family, faith, fun
Dedication: Mary Hannick
Mary Florence Hannick
Tier agency grows and refines focus
CFC reacts to changing needs
Catholic Charities Community Services aids three populations
Charities is making love of neighbor real
Stable housing helps grandparent to parent
Program offers clients a fresh start
Turissini urged help for Steuben
Center offers food, shelter
Poverty in Steuben prompts agency’s creation
Weiders continue family’s legacy of caring
Program paves road to financial independence
Dedication: Bishop Thomas F. Hickey
Bishop reflects on Catholic Charities’ 100th
Social worker reflects on settlement houses
Agency’s ‘noble experiment’ proves successful
Catholic Charities celebrates century