Our purpose
Our Catholic Charities mission
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Called by our Catholic faith, we support those in need through leadership and action.
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Support through leadership and action
A broad, horizontal scene of people being supported: a staff member walking alongside a senior down a hallway, volunteers serving at a long counter, a team at work in a parish hall. People at a distance or from behind; no one singled out as “in need”.
Our guiding principles
Our Catholic Charities values
Our values shape how we serve, collaborate and respond to community needs.
Gospel Values
We put our faith into action by serving people in need, welcoming all faiths and cultural backgrounds.
Partnership
We work with ShareLife, member agencies, volunteers and Catholic communities, bringing people together for the common good.
Social Justice
We advocate alongside government, the public and community partners to address the needs of people experiencing vulnerability and marginalization.
Leadership
We respond to emerging needs with innovation and the courage to adapt, keeping those most in need at the centre of our work.
From purpose to direction
Our mission guides our strategic plan
Our Strategic Plan 2025–2030 sets out our goals for advancing Catholic Social Teaching, elevating Catholic thought leadership and aligning membership with our mission and values.
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Strategic Plan 2025–2030 cover
The plan cover (“When we support communities, Hope Grows.”), rendered from the Strategic Plan PDF. Shown contained, not cropped.
Values in action
See our mission at work
Discover how Catholic Charities supports member agencies and responds to the changing needs of our communities.