Catholic Charities is one of the largest private family service agencies in Fairfield County.
We serve the most vulnerable in our communities.
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2026 Event Schedule
People of Hope Mobile Museum
Fairfield University, Behind Mahoney Arena | April 1st 10 AM–6 PM April 2nd 2 PM–6 PM
Thomas Merton Family Center Celebrity Breakfast
SHU Martire Family Arena | 7–9 AM
Stamford New Covenant Center Summer Soirée
Woodway Country Club | 5:30 PM
Catholic Charities Golf Classic
Country Club of Darien | 10:30 AM – 7 PM
Danbury Celebrity Breakfast
Amber Room Colonnade | 7–9 AM
Norwalk Celebrity Breakfast
Shorehaven Golf Club | 7–9 AM
Programs and Services
Our programs and services address both immediate needs and provide support and preparation for fostering independence and self-sufficiency.
Helping Since 1916
Catholic Charities serves Fairfield County with programs that feed the hungry and homebound, shelter the homeless, strengthen families, assist with physical and mental health, and deliver consultation and assistance to immigrants. We serve all people without regard to age, race, religion, or ability to pay.
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News Updates
The Urgent Need to Validate International Adoptions and Secure American Birth Certificates
In today’s complex political landscape, thousands of international adoptees face uncertainty due to gaps in legal documentation. Many adoptees, brought to the U.S. as infants or young children, were legally adopted by American families but lack official recognition of their citizenship due to incomplete paperwork or outdated policies. This issue underscores the critical need to validate adoptions and secure American birth certificates for all adoptees.
Thomas Merton Family Center Announces the 31st Annual Celebrity Breakfast Featuring Darryl Strawberry to Support Expanding Community Needs
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Thomas Merton Family Center, a cornerstone of compassion and support operated by Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, invites the community to its 31st Annual Celebrity Breakfast. This cherished event will take place on May 22nd from 7:00 AM -...
Empowering Families Through Financial Literacy: Barbara’s Story
At Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, we are committed to helping individuals and families achieve financial security through education, support, and empowerment. One of the most inspiring stories of success from our Loan and Financial Education Program (LFED) is that of Barbara, a single mother who was determined to improve her family’s financial future.
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