Catholic Charities is a non-profit social service agency.

Creating hope for members of all religions.

               

 

 

                           

 

                                COMING SOON....BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

                              CATHOLIC CHARITIES 2011 FUNDRAISER

 

You are not going to want to miss this very special event; possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity! 

We believe this will be an anointed experience full of the Holy Spirit and Truth for you and your

whole family.

 

While this fundraiser will benefit Catholic Charities Programs and the thousands of individuals

and families we serve throughout the Diocese of Rockford, it will also be a true blessing for

those who attend.

 

                                           If you are seeking Truth, Understanding and Knowledge in ways that only God can give….

                                           STAY TUNED!!!

 

           

              Our Mission.... 

 

                       Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford continues the ministry of Jesus in faithfulness

                       to the Magisterium of the Church.  Our mission is to serve God for the common good with

                       compassion, dignity and respect; to assist people in achieving a degree of independence

                       consonant with their human dignity; and to work in solidarity with the Church and other

                       people of good will in advocating for justice. 

 

 

              We respond to individuals, families, and communities by offering the

              following services:      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

  Parenting Education

  School Counseling

  Bilingual Outreach Program

  Outreach & Emergency Services

  Long Term Care Ombudsman                

  Immigration & Refugee Services

  Physician Referral Service

  St. Elizabeth's Community Center

  Adoption Services

  Counseling Services

  Crisis Pregnancy Program

  Foster Care

 

               

      

 

 

                                             

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Diocesan Director of Social Services

Frank Vonch

(815) 399-4300

 

Administrative Assistant

Michele Crosswhite         

(815) 399-4300

 

Associate Director

Geoff Franklin                

(815) 965-0623

 

Diocesan Child Welfare Supervisor

Cathy Zeier                     

(630) 820-3220

 

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Mike Benjamin                

(815) 965-0623

 

Computer Systems Administrator

David Gustafson             

(815) 965-0623

 

Adoption Consultant

Sherrie Nestmann           

(630) 820-3220

 

Counseling Supervisor

Virginia Desjarlais          

(815) 966-5300

 

Parish Coordinator

Catherine Palenik          

(630) 820-3220

 

Parenting Education Coordinator

Elaine Gaither

(815) 965-0623

 

Immigration & Refugee Director

Jeanne Lindberg             

(815) 399-1709

 

Long Term Care Ombudsman Director

Cathy Weightman-Moore 

(815) 966-5300

 

St. Elizabeth Catholic

Community Center

Director of Educational Services

Karen Carlson                 

(815) 969-6526

 

St. Elizabeth Catholic

Community Center

Emergency Services

Anne Hayes                   

(815) 965-6993