We regret to inform you of the sudden passing of Fr. Matt Twiggs, former Pastor of both St. Thomas the Apostle Parish (Oak Ridge) and St. John Vianney Parish (Stockholm). Fr. Matt was a dear friend to the Department for Persons with Disabilities and all of Catholic Charities.
Thank you to correspondent, Raven Santana and NJ PBS for featuring this story on the impact of inflation. PBS came out to visit our Fr. English Food Pantry in Paterson.
Summer is a time for fun, family, and friendship. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Paterson continues to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We thank the many who help during summer months and throughout the year. Read this as you travel or relax at home to learn more about what we do, our history, and recent news.
Fr. Werhlen was a leader, visionary, and the founder of the Department for Persons with Disabilities. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on through the work of DPD.
On the week of July 18th, young adults from Catholic HEART WorkCamp came out to all three of our agencies: Straight and Narrow, the Department for Persons with Disabilities, and Catholic Family and Community Services to make a difference at our programs and in the lives of those in need.
Inflation, supply chain issues, and additional challenges have affected us all, most notably those who are food insecure. Please support our Summer Food Appeal by donating or by hosting your own food drive.
In Grateful Memory of Bob Jacob Executive Director of CFCS “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” Galatians 5:22
Get ready for golf! Our Wiegand Farm Golf Classic is Monday at Crystal Springs. Click here for your tee time and other important information. Email info@ccpaterson.org with any questions.
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the unexpected passing of the Executive Director of Catholic Family and Community Services (CFCS), Buby "Bob" Jacob. Please keep Bob's wife, children, grandchildren, and his CFCS/Catholic Charities family in your prayers.
The New Jersey Army Tank Pull will be held on June 12th on Clifton Avenue in Clifton, rain or shine. To view the listing of our Tank Pull teams and their scheduled times, please visit www.tankpull.org. God bless the USA!
It is with great sadness that we mourn the peaceful passing of Roy DeFranco Sr. Roy was a longtime friend, former development director, and beloved volunteer for DPD, Catholic Charities.
“Father Fitz” was a dear friend to Catholic Charities, especially the Department for Persons with Disabilities. Fr. Fitzpatrick helped create CARE, a pioneer program providing spiritual opportunities for adults with disabilities. Our Fitzpatrick House is named in his honor. He will be missed.
After a two-year hiatus, the Corpus Christi Food Drive will return to an in-person, Diocesan-wide endeavor. This event is essential in stocking our pantries during the critical summer months.
We operate over 70 programs and help thousands of people in need each day. 2021 was an impactful year for our organization. Read our 2021 Annual Report here. We are grateful to the many who made our widespread work possible and are looking forward to a bright future!
April 18th is National Volunteer Week. Congratulations to 13 year old Peyton Triano, who was named one of 6 finalists for Catholic Charities USA's Volunteer of the Year Award. There are over 30,000 volunteers within the CCUSA network!
Congratulations to Dr. Hayman Rambaran on his recognition as a Bergen County Top Doc! Dr. Rambaran is the Medical Director for Straight and Narrow, a talented physician, and an inspirational person.
Catholic Charities Veterans Services recently partnered with the VA NJ Health Care System, Bergen County Veterans Services, and the Bergen County Rise Suicide Prevention Coalition to distribute gun locks as part of the VA's ongoing Suicide Prevention 2.0.
