Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are poor, vulnerable, and without hope. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown has designated hospitality as its core value. Hospitality flows from charity, the principal gift of the Holy Spirit, and charity, in its purest form, is an expression of love.
Scripture references:
“Remember to welcome strangers in your homes. There were some who did that and welcomed angels without knowing it.” -Hebrews 13:2
HISTORY
Catholic social service efforts in both the eastern and western regions of the diocese predate the official establishment of Catholic Charities by more than 25 years. Early priorities for Catholic Charities included child welfare, emergency services, and family services.
In 1999, the Diocese of Youngstown Catholic Charities Corporation (DOYCCC) was formed to strengthen the Catholic identity, structure and mission of the social service and housing organizations operating under the auspices of the Catholic Church. Today, the DOYCCC includes three affiliate social service agencies and one housing corporation: Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County; Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties; Catholic Charities Regional Agency, serving Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties; and Catholic Charities Housing Opportunities.
DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
- Most Reverend David J. Bonnar, Bishop of Youngstown
- Very Reverend Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, Vicar General, Vice Chairman
- Ms. Rachel A. Hrbolich, Secretary/Treasurer
- Deacon Michael Gardner
- Mrs. Patricia Hamilton
- Mrs. Deanna Spirko
To learn more about Catholic Charities here in Stark County, please click here Catholic Charities Diocese of Youngstown