Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis

Help us impact lives across our 11 counties with healing, help, and hope.

Impact Video

When the St. Louis storms hit in 2025, our community and partners showed up.

Impact Across Our Ministries

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is more than one program, it’s a family of ministries working together to serve our community from every angle. Each ministry meets a different need, providing critical services and steady support to children, families, seniors, and neighbors facing hardship. Whether someone needs a safe place to land, practical help to get back on their feet, or long-term care and guidance, our ministries come alongside them with healing, help, and hope, so no one has to navigate life’s toughest moments alone.

100,000+

meals served at St. Patrick Center

3,804

counseling clients served at Saint Louis Counseling

237

foster children served at Good Shepherd

1,500+

seniors served at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services

Serving 11 Counties

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis serves neighbors across 11 counties through a family of ministries rooted in local presence, practical care, and enduring support. Wherever help is needed across the region, our ministries work together to bring healing, help, and hope close to home.

A Letter From the President

The work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is rooted in faith, compassion, and service. It ensures that individuals and families across all eleven counties of our Archdiocese receive the care and support they need.

Over the past year, Catholic Charities has remained steadfast in its mission, responding to the community’s needs with dignity and love. From providing stable housing and essential food support to offering mental health counseling, workforce training, and resources for families, seniors, and veterans, we continue to serve as a lifeline for those in crisis.

At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to collaboration. Across our family of ministries, we are strengthening our collective impact, ensuring that we operate as one ministry, unified in service. Through this approach, we meet immediate needs and create lasting change, helping individuals and families build brighter futures.

This mission would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our donors, volunteers, and partners, who walk alongside us in service.

Know of my continued gratitude and prayers,

President of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis