In preparation for Hurricane Francine, the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) office will be closed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, prioritizing the safety of staff and clients. However, our commitment to serving our community during this critical time remains unwavering.
CCDBR Receives Three Awards at CAUW Annual Meeting
CCDBR won three prestigious awards at the Capitol Area United Way Annual Meeting this week including the Corporate Partner of the Year Award, Going the Extra Mile Award and Community Builder Award. These awards are given based on the employee giving campaign held annually and shows the dedication of the staff to CCDBR’s mission.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge Food Program Not Affected by Recent LDH Contract
Baton Rouge, LA – News broke earlier this week that Feeding Louisiana will begin administering the senior food program, and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) decided to discontinue their partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR) wants clients and the community to rest assured that their Faith-Full Mobile Food Pantry is still operating and is not affected by this partnership change between LDH and Feeding Louisiana. Continue reading…
Happy to be home
An 18-month nightmare, one that seemed much longer at times, was over. No longer would he be confined to living in only the den and kitchen of his home that was ravaged by Hurricane Ida.
After two months of living in front of his house in a customized POD with a temporary wall, window and air conditioner, Hawkins was finally able to stretch out in his den and wake up in his own bed. Click here to read more
CCDBR food bank to help serve needy in rural areas
A pilot food pantry program launched by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge will provide food to underserved residents in the rural areas of the diocese as well as offering the same service in the Baton Rouge area. Click here to read more.
Dr. Lisa Namikas Named Catholic Charities USA’s Volunteer of the Year
Dr. Lisa Namikas of Baton Rouge has been named the 2022 Catholic Charities USA’s Volunteer of the Year. Namikas was honored at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge’s annual meeting on Thursday, June 23. A video highlighting her contributions to CCDBR can be found here.
Are you having trouble recovering and in need of assistance after Hurricane Ida?
While many programs are available to assist with disaster recovery, Hurricane Ida survivors may still need help recovering from the storm. The Hurricane Ida Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) connects survivors with available resources and provides free advice to help meet their remaining needs. The program has created regions where case managers can offer localized help. Click here to learn more
Catholic Charities Offers Advice on How to Sponsor Ukraine Friends and Family
Baton Rouge, La — Residents of Louisiana who are eager to help Ukrainian refugees now have a way to sponsor them directly on their own, according to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge (CCDBR), which has decades of experience welcoming refugees.
Under a program announced recently by President Joe Biden, Uniting for Ukraine offers a streamlined process to provide Ukrainian citizens opportunities to come to the United States. Through this process, U.S. residents can sponsor Ukrainians without the need for official resettlement agencies such as CCDBR. Continue reading…
Baton Rouge sees influx of Hispanic population, leaders push to help bridge communities
BATON ROUGE, La. (BPROUD) — The United States Census Bureau shows in the past decade East Baton Rouge Parish had the second-largest Hispanic population growth in the state.
“The Hispanic community makes up 25 percent of our total services but at times it has been as high as 50 percent,” said David Aguillard, executive director of Baton Rouge Catholic Charities Diocese. Read more Continue reading…
Catholic Charities and St. Joseph Cathedral Invite Community to Gather for Way of the Cross
Baton Rouge, La—The annual Way of the Cross, hosted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge and St. Joseph Cathedral, is returning this year after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Way of the Cross will be held in Downtown Baton Rouge on Good Friday, April 15 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The procession will begin at St. Joseph Cathedral, travel a 14-station route throughout the State Capitol grounds, and return to the steps of the Cathedral. The Most Rev. Michael Duca, Bishop of Baton Rouge, will be in attendance.
