How National Decisions Affect Our Services to Refugees and Unaccompanied Children in Southwestern Ohio

On Monday, April 7, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio (CCSWO) was informed that, due to recent decisions and actions by the federal government, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) would not renew the cooperative agreements with the federal government related

Refugee program freeze could impact hundreds of local refugees

Tony Stieritz, CEO of Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, and Board Member Tara Dahal were recently featured on Local 12 ….

Statement on Migrant Services in Springfield

As an agency committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we serve and empower thousands of vulnerable people a year of all ages and backgrounds. Among our many varied services, we are continually blessed to assist migrants and refugees, a

Archbishop Schnurr’s Letter regarding Immigrants & Refugees

March 4, 2024 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There is no doubt we live in polarized times. Virtually every topic seems to be fodder for political division. In such times, our Catholic faith can be tested even more intensely

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Catholic Charities and Immigration

Since its founding over 100 years ago, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio (CCSWO) has worked closely with migrants. Today, in a polarized political climate, it is even more critical for CCSWO to provide these services to our vulnerable, new neighbors and

Fiorelli Family Inspired to Walk Together

God has ways of working through us, especially when we aren’t expecting it. That’s true for the Fiorelli family—Laurel, Nick and their children, Risa and Theo. Parishioners at Xavier University’s Bellarmine Chapel, they have supported Su Casa ….

Forming Students to Become Servants Begins in Catholic School

If you looked in St. Gertrude School’s windows on their service day last year, you would have seen elementary students bustling about the room, creating welcome cards to Afghan refugees ….

Grandparents return to school to become mentors

Grandparents over age 55 are headed back to the classroom. It’s part of a program schools are now using to help fill the need. A few times a week Renee Garrison reads stories, helps students find ….