Catholic Charities needs your help to provide diapers and wipes for families across Southern Minnesota! For young families, diapers are a constant need. Most newborns require 10-12 diaper changes a day. This perpetual chore for parents also represents a huge financial burden, often over $80 per month, and 47% of families nation-wide experience “diaper [...]
When the air gets crisper and the leaves begin to change, we know that autumn is upon us. While October is traditionally associated with pumpkins, costumes, and the eerie fun of Halloween, another movement has been gaining traction in recent years aimed at helping others known as "Socktober." It's a simple way to make [...]
Bishop Robert Barron and Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota are proud to announce the appointment of John Meyers as its new Executive Director. Meyers has served as the Interim Executive Director since May and brings an impressive array of skills and experience to the role. "We are thrilled to have John lead us forward [...]
MANKATO, MN – Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota recently received a $4,000 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation to be used for its Counseling program, aimed at providing much-needed mental health services to community members in need. "We are profoundly grateful to the Mankato Clinic Foundation for recognizing the value and importance of our [...]
As we walk through life's journey, we often encounter emotional crossroads. These crossroads can be challenging, but they also present opportunities for growth and a deeper understanding of ourselves. At Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota (CCSMN), we are deeply committed to supporting our community members in navigating these complex intersections. We provide compassionate and [...]
Amanda lives in Preston, MN, and has been a part of the Catholic Charities team for just over a year. She has a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, and Amanda’s entire professional career has been in the non-profit industry. She loves working for a greater purpose, and especially appreciates Catholic Charities for [...]
Jessica grew up in Duluth, MN. She has a degree in Spanish. During her first five years out of college, Jessica lived and worked in Peru as the Director of Development for an orphanage there. She says she spent time dabbling in and discerning religious life abroad before returning to the US. When [...]
Katelynn Aufderhar is an invaluable member of our team working as the Community Connector for the Adult Advocacy program in connection with the Winona Community HUB. A Winona native, Katelynn pursued Intercultural Studies and Social Justice in college, volunteering with organizations assisting unhoused and refugee communities in Minneapolis. Katelynn's journey with us began [...]
April is National Volunteer Month, and Catholic Charities knows that volunteering transforms lives. Throughout April, we will be celebrating volunteers across southern Minnesota showing how they are providing help and creating hope in our community. In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to feel disconnected from the needs of our community. However, when we [...]
Cheri is a Rochester native who went to kindergarten at Lincoln which is the same building that now houses the Catholic Charities offices. She graduated from Lourdes High School and Winona State with a major in secondary math education. I worked for Rochester Public Schools before landing my dream job at CCSOMN. She [...]