CATHOLIC CHARITIES ARCHDIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA CITY

In 1927, Catholic Charities expanded its services to include adoption, foster care and pregnancy counseling. Its mission was to make Christ's love for all human beings a visible and living reality for those in need... Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is part of a nationwide network of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities USA, the parent agency, was founded in 1910 in Washington, D.C., on the campus of Catholic University of America. Originally known as the National Conference of Catholic Charities, CCUSA was formed to promote the creation of diocesan Catholic Charities bureaus, to encourage professional social work practice, to bring a sense of solidarity among those in charitable ministries, and to be the attorney for the poor. Today, Catholic Charities USA is the national office for local Catholic Charities agencies and affiliates nationwide. CCUSA provides strong leadership, advocacy, a national voice, networking opportunities, financial support and training..

Also known as: Catholic Charities

Primary location: Oklahoma City United States