Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church
and the pastoral leadership of the Bishop of Worcester, Catholic
Charities is committed to meeting the needs of the poor, the homeless
and the infirm and to enhancing the quality of life for all.
Catholic Charities will promote the gift and sacredness
of life from the first moment of conception through all stages of human
growth and development. It is committed to strengthening families
and to serving individuals in need, regardless of racial, ethnic,
cultural or religious origins, ability to pay, or mental, physical or
developmental challenges.
Catholic Charities believes that every person has the
right to life, housing, food, shelter, clothing, and health care, and
that all should be enabled to participate in the decisions that vitally
affect them.
While our resources are not unlimited, Catholic
Charities will strive to advocate cooperatively with parishes and civic
organizations, seeking support from private and public agencies, and
encouraging and availing itself of the rich human resource which its
volunteers and staff provide – to create a network of care throughout
Worcester County in the "…promotion of justice for the poor and of
Christ's kind of love for them." 1
1 Second Vatican Council |