Parish Social Ministry
CCHD
“I extend to every disciple of Christ and to every person of goodwill a warm invitation to expand their hearts to meet the needs of the poor and to take whatever practical steps are possible in order to help them.”
– Pope Benedict XVI
2009 World Day of Peace Message: Fighting Poverty to Build Peace, #15.
Mission of CCHD
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is justice and charity in action through the Church. A domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops, the CCHD’s mission is to address the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and through transformative education. For more information, visit their website.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Download this PDF and return to apply for a CCHD grant for your parish.
This PDF details the moral code of conduct required to apply for a CCHD grant for your parish.
This PDF Guide can help you understand the CCHD grant.
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri
Main Phone Line:
573-635-7719
JEFFERSON CITY
1015 Edmonds Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Diocese of Jefferson City
Chancery Offices
2207 West Main Street
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: (573) 635-9127
diojeffcity.org