Providing caring, compassionate services for all people throughout Southern Wisconsin.
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We have been serving individuals and families across South Central Wisconsin since 1946.
We are the Catholic faith at work, serving as the charitable arm of the Diocese of Madison. We support individuals and families in need, regardless of their faith or beliefs, and empower them to live a fulfilling and dignified life.
NEW PROGRAM FOR 2025
Introducing 'Walking With Moms'
Walking with Moms helps Catholic parishes support pregnant and parenting women in difficult situations by providing authentic Christian friendship and connections to local resources. The ministry also supports dads and families.
Our Programs
From addressing hunger to homelessness and recovery support, Catholic Charities has been supporting communities for more than 75 years.
Aging
Aging service addresses some of the emotional, physical and social needs of older adults, serving with dignity and compassion.
Children & Families
Programs specializing in mental health support and providing food for children and families.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Homelessness
The Beacon daytime resource center assists individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Dane County.
Substance Use Treatment
5 Door Recovery is a residential facility located in Madison.
Catholic Charities partners with local parishes and the Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin to provide individuals and families in rural areas access to nutritional food.
Our Impact in 2023
19,274
Individuals served
1,743
Volunteers
30,567
Volunteer Hours
Latest News
Hope and healing through connection
When Margaret Sweet remembers her son Aidan, she recalls a child whose extraordinary capacity for kindness was evident from his earliest years. By age three,
A Heartfelt Thank You on Catholic Charities Sunday
By Shawn Carney Executive Director of Catholic Charities As we commemorate “Catholic Charities Sunday” in the Diocese of Madison on Sept. 29, I am filled
Bishop Hying visits Parish Mobile Food Pantry in Highland
Bishop Donald Hying of the Diocese of Madison visited the Catholic Charities Parish Mobile Food Pantry on Monday, Sept. 23 at Ss. Anthony and Philip
Supporting Our Mission
Catholic Charities is grateful for the financial support of these foundations and organizations with gifts of $10,000 or more.
Catholic Order of Foresters – Sun Prairie
Catholic Charities
Oakwood Foundation
Care Team Ministry
Otto Bremer Trust
The Beacon
TruStage Foundation
The Beacon
United Way of Dane County
The Beacon
UW Health
The Beacon
