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Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri has established agreements with partner agencies to provide continuing support to local refugees as the Refugee Services program at Catholic Charities is being discontinued.

Earlier this year, amid uncertainty regarding federal funding, Catholic Charities paused efforts to welcome new refugees into our community. Now, Catholic Charities will fully transition its support of refugees already present in our communities to partner agencies. This important step will enable refugees to continue receiving the assistance and care they need. This transition will be complete by March 31.

“Refugee resettlement has been part of Catholic Charities’ mission from the beginning. Refugees bring resilience, culture and talent that enrich our communities in countless ways,” said Litz Main, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri. “We are proud to have welcomed and walked alongside so many who now call Missouri home, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting these families through our partner agencies.”

With this change, Catholic Charities remains focused on its core mission of providing charity and mercy to those in need in the Diocese of Jefferson City.

“I would like to express my gratitude to Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri and everyone involved in this longstanding effort to welcome and support refugees in the Diocese of Jefferson City. This work has been a testament to our faith — and to our belief in the dignity of every individual,” said the Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City. “As we move forward, I ask that everyone in our community unite and further strengthen our efforts to fulfill our call to charity and mercy as we assist those in need.”