National Charities

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THE NORTH AMERICAN COLLEGE

Formation of men for the Priesthood of Jesus Christ at the Pontifical North American College is characterized by the four pillars of priestly formation as described in human, spiritual, intellectual and academic development. There are about 160 seminarians, as well as numerous faculty members and graduate students, from across the United States, Canada and Australia who devote themselves to personal formation for priestly ministry under the attentive guidance, supervision and evaluation of a formation faculty of priests and religious.

For more information:  https://www.pnac.org

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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

In 1943 this international project was started to provide assistance to the people in the poorest parts of the world.  CRS reaches out to more than 100 countries with support such as food, medical supplies and religious assistance.

For more information:  https://www.crs.org

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APOSTLESHIP OF THE SEA

In 1920 Port Ministry was conceived.  Its goal is to provide spiritual, physical, and psychological services to seamen at port locations in the United States.  They are always happy to receive gifts and useful articles to place on board ships in ports at Christmas time.

For more information:  http://www.aos-usa.org/

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MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY

On October 7, 1950, Mother Teresa received permission from the Holy See to start her own order, "The Missionaries of Charity", whose primary task was to love and care for those persons nobody was prepared to look after. In 1965 the Society became an International Religious Family by a decree of Pope Paul VI.

For more information:  https://motherteresa.org

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TUTWILER CLINIC

The Tutwiler Clinic operates under the direction of Sister-Doctor Anne Brooks. It serves the poorest of the poor in the Bayou country. It runs totally through donations allowing medical help to those who do not have the ability to seek or pay for services. The Tutwiler Clinic is always happy to receive medical supplies/samples and over the counter medicines as well as clothes. Quilting and sewing supplies are always welcome. They sell quilting items in an attempt to become self-sufficient.

For more information see their website:  https://tutwilerclinic.org

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DISASTER RELIEF FUND

The Catholic Daughters maintain a Disaster Fund to which our members contribute. At the request of the State Regent where a disaster occurs, monetary assistance is forwarded to the Bishop of that diocese for distribution.  

For more information:  https://www.catholicdaughters.org/documents/2020/5/Disaster%20Relief%20Fund.pdf

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HUMAN LIFE INTERNATIONAL 

Human Life International (HLI) is a United States based Roman Catholic anti-abortion organization.  It is one of the largest anti-abortion organizations in the United States.  It is also the largest international pro-life organization in the world.  It has affiliates and associates in over 80 nations worldwide and has sent representatives to approximately 160 locations.
Through their global mission Human Life International is-

1. Training local leaders and make a lasting impact on communities around the world through doctors and teachers.

2. Helping families choose life by providing counseling, healthcare and other resources to expecting mothers in crisis.

3. Going beyond abortion by bringing Christ’s teaching on life and family to the world including chastity, marriage, end of life issues and more.

Human Life International truly builds a pro-life culture.

For more information:  https://hli.org 

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CATHOLIC EXTENSION

Catholic Extension was founded in 1905, to help Catholics in remote areas lacking church buildings and resources. Their vision is to raise money to help bring the Catholic Church to these isolated communities. Today Catholic Extension serves 87 “mission dioceses”, funds approximately 2000 projects annually throughout the United States and its territories. 

For more information:  https://catholicextension.org

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BASILICA OF THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Helping maintain our beautiful Basilica in Washington DC.

For more information:  https://nationalshrine.org

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