Catholic Charities News

MANSFIELD—People of all faiths are invited to St. Peter Catholic Church in Mansfield for a Prayer Vigil to Abolish Ohio's Death Penalty on Monday, June 26, beginning with Mass at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute prayer vigil will immediately follow Mass at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Church, 60 South Mulberry Street, Mansfield, OH. We pray this evening of peaceful prayer will bring the light of Christ Jesus to move the hearts and minds of all... Read more

TOLEDO—Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, join Rev. Chris Bazaar, from St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Gibsonburg, OH, for an hour of peaceful prayer to end abortion. The pro-life community of Northwest Ohio will gather on the sidewalk of Capital Care abortion facility, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH, to pray for the sanctity of human life and to offer hope to women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Please join us Read more

SANDUSKY—Thanks to all who've participated in our monthly Furniture Ministry Volunteer Workdays and Furniture Drives! Volunteers from the Knights of Columbus and Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Sandusky, OH, recently organized our 20 'x 30' storage space and picked up donated furniture. Catholic Charities continues to look for volunteers and partners to help support this new Furniture Ministry in Sandusky, OH. The concept is simple, but will have great impact for those we serve—high-quality donated furniture will be picked up and delivered to those who need... Read more

Looking for a great way to give back and help others this summer? Join us Saturday, July 29, for our 14th Annual Golf Scramble Outing benefiting Helping Hands of St. Louis, at Bedford Hills Golf Course, in Temperance, MI!  Our 4-person Scramble includes: 18... Read more

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is partnering with CARS to transform your trade-in car into a donation to help thousands of men, women and children in Northwest Ohio. How does it work? Donating your car is easy! Call 844-531-GIVE or 844-531-4483 or donate securely online at www.cardonatingiseasy.org. CARS will pick-up your vehicle and send you all of the paperwork after your vehicle is sold. C Read more

After a three-year hiatus, Ohio’s plans to resume executions by lethal injection are now pushed to July 26, 2017, due to lethal injection court battles and the power of prayer. Beginning in January, people of all faiths across Northwest and West Central Ohio have gathered together to pray for the victims of crime, those facing execution and the abolishment of Ohio’s death penalty. Vigils... Read more

TOLEDO—Now through June 18, you can help support Helping Hands of St. Louis by going to the Meijer on 1725 S. Wheeling Street, in Oregon, OH, and purchasing a Simply Give card. The Oregon Meijer store selected Helping Hands of St. Louis to be the benefactor for their Simply Give Campaign. Only cards purchased at the Meijer in Oregon, OH, will benefit Helping Hands. All proceeds will go on gift cards that Helping Hands of St. Louis can use to purchase food items for their pantry and on-site meals. Each  Read more

TOLEDO—Join us for an hour of peaceful prayer for the end of abortion at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. The pro-life community of Northwest Ohio will gather on the sidewalk of Capital Care abortion facility, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH, to pray for the sanctity of human life and to offer hope to women experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Please join us Read more

Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo is hosting the ecumenical 40 Days for Life campaign in Northwest Ohio through April 9, 2017. You can participate in the 40 Days For Life Spring Campaign in three ways: prayer and fasting, community outreach and peaceful vigil. We invite you to pray for an hour in front of Capital Care Network, the Toledo abortion clinic, located at 1160 W. Sylvania Avenue. Sign up at: www.40daysforlife.com/toledo. May our prayer bring the light of Christ Jesus to move the hearts and minds of all present to a... Read more

TOLEDO—Join us for an hour of peaceful prayer for the end of abortion at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017, as the pro-life community of Northwest Ohio closes the 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign. We’ll gather on the sidewalk of Capital Care abortion facility, 1160 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH. May our prayer bring the light of Christ Jesus to move the hearts and minds of all present to a deeper appreciation of the dignity of human life. For more information visit www.40daysforlife.com/toledo or contact Office for Life and Justice... Read more