CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF ST. LOUIS

Help us impact lives across our 11 counties with healing, help, and hope.

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Impact across our ministries and 11 counties

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is more than one program, it’s a family of ministries working together to serve our community from every angle. Each ministry meets a different need, providing critical services and steady support to children, families, seniors, and neighbors facing hardship. Whether someone needs a safe place to land, practical help to get back on their feet, or long-term care and guidance, our ministries come alongside them with healing, help, and hope, so no one has to navigate life’s toughest moments alone.

Over 100,000 meals
served at St. Patrick Center
3,804 counseling clients
served at Saint Louis Counseling
1,377 legal clients
served at Catholic Legal Assistance Ministry
237 foster children
served at Good Shepherd
Over 1,500 seniors
served at Cardinal Ritter Senior Services
27,325 translation clients
served at Lamp Interpreters
125 youth housed
at Marygrove
313 women in abuse helped
at Saint Martha's
Over 1,400 individuals
helped at Queen of Peace Center
When the St. Louis storms hit in 2025, our community and partners showed up.

Watch the video below to learn more.

A letter from the president

The work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is rooted in faith, compassion, and service. It ensures that individuals and families across all eleven counties of our Archdiocese receive the care and support they need. Over the past year, Catholic Charities has remained steadfast in its mission, responding to the community’s needs with dignity and love. From providing stable housing and essential food support to offering mental health counseling, workforce training, and resources for families, seniors, and veterans, we continue to serve as a lifeline for those in crisis. At the heart of our work is a deep commitment to collaboration. Across our family of ministries, we are strengthening our collective impact, ensuring that we operate as one ministry, unified in service. Through this approach, we meet immediate needs and create lasting change, helping individuals and families build brighter futures. This mission would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our donors, volunteers, and partners, who walk alongside us in service. Know of my continued gratitude and prayers, Jared Bryson, MDiv, DMin President & CEO

Our Services
Podcast Resources

Listen and learn with various leaders from CCSTL on key topics.

Community Report

Catholic Charities has been helping people in need since 1912. Organized today as a family of ministries, we serve the 11 counties of the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Read our latest community impact report.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Catholic Charities underwent rigorous, onsite survey in September 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission surveyors assessed compliance across key areas, including leadership, environment of care, infection prevention and control, performance improvement, and client safety.

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