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
News 12 Connecticut: Bridgeport Elementary School’s Food Drive Benefits Thomas Merton Family Center
Students who took part in the food drive helped load canned food onto a van sent by the Thomas Merton Family Center, a nonprofit that provides food and other free services to the community.
Head of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County joins News 12 to talk about their support services
Topics of discussion include the organization’s impactful work.
The Thomas Merton Family Center Commemorates 50 Years of Compassionate Service with a Milestone Celebration
The Thomas Merton Family Center, a program of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County and a cornerstone of hope and support in the Bridgeport community, is proud to announce its 50th Anniversary Celebration.
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