Theresa Ruzicka, president of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, has announced her plans to retire in July 2022. The Catholic Charities Board of Directors has initiated a search for her successor. Theresa was appointed president of Catholic Charities in March 2014 by then-Archbishop of St. Louis, the Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson. At that time, […]

Friends, Christmas is coming! This year perhaps more than ever before, how I welcome the sense of hope and joy that accompanies this sacred season, rich with traditions meant to draw us closer to Christ and each other. Children often say they wish every day was Christmas!  Perhaps this is why I am drawn to […]

A Message from Catholic Charities of St. Louis President Theresa Ruzicka Friends, Like you, I am deeply saddened and troubled by the tragic killing of George Floyd. I pray for him and the consolation of his family and call upon our justice system to issue a proper verdict for those responsible for his inhumane death. […]