Diocese of Lansing | Department of Catholic Charities

Welcome to the Department of Catholic Charities

Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission of Jesus given to the Church. Catholic Charities works with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression and build a just and compassionate society. For office and ministry websites, follow the links below.

Our Mission Statement

Catholic Charities Directory

“Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia…There may be a legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not however with regard to abortion and euthanasia.”
Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect for the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to Cardinal McCarrick 2004

Department Listing

Black Catholic Ministry

Catholic Campaign for Human Development

Catholic Deaf/HH Ministry

Catholic Relief Services

Hispanic Ministry/Migrant Office

Life Justice Ministry

Ministry w/ Persons w/ disAbilities

Natural Family Planning

Restorative Justice

Agency Listing

Adrian - Catholic Charities of Lenawee

Ann Arbor - Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

Brighton/Howell - Livingston County Catholic Charities

Flint - Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

Flint - Catholic Outreach

Jackson - Catholic Charities of Jackson

Lansing - St. Vincent Catholic Charities

Lansing - Cristo Rey Community Center

Owosso - Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

    NEW! Articles from Faith Magazine featuring
    Catholic Charities Agencies

January - February 2006 - Cover Story ~ From Homeless to Hopeful
    Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties

March 2006 - My Story ~ Taking Care of Grandma
    Livingston County Catholic Social Services

April 2006 - My Story ~ The Gift of a Child
    Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County

September 2006 - Cover Story ~ Oh, Brother!
    Catholic Charities of Lenawee

October 2006 - Cover Story ~ Love on Wheels
    Catholic Outreach

Other Programs

   BeFriender Ministry

   Bishop's Council on Alcohol & Other Drugs

   Project Rachel - Located at Jackson Agency

   Separated & Divorced - Located at Jackson Agency

    News & Information

   Grief Support

   Official Church Documents

    Links

   Catholic Charities Agencies

   Catholic Charities Michigan

   Catholic Charities USA