Catholic Charities Fort Wayne—South Bend: Our beliefs

SHARING THEIR STORY

Nyein Chan's experiences as a displaced person, freedom fighter, political prisoner, and 'migr' have made him a knowledgeable, empathetic leader in Catholic Charities' refugee resettlement efforts.

To hear Nyein Chan's story of bravery, determination, and survival is to learn of the struggles of so many Burmese refugees who have been fortunate enough to escape tyranny...>

OPEN TO LOVE

"It was this completely calming feeling. I knew at once that I was a mother and we were a family."
–Patrice Dado, adoptive parent

As they built their family, Joe and Patrice Dado experienced the adoption process at both ends of the spectrum from the "closed" process favored in the past to the "open" process often advocated today. Through the efforts of...>

VOLUNTEERING

"During my internship, I got apartments ready for refugees, provided transportation, just about anything that needed to be done. When my internship was over, I just never stopped, I saw a great need."
–Terry Taylor, refugee resettlement volunteer

Terry Taylor caught the helping bug as a college intern in the Refugee Resettlement Program during the fall semester of 2004. Terry, who's working on a degree...>

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“Whenever I have a chance to help refugees, I’m moved with...”
— Rev. John Loum, refugee resettlement volunteer

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Our mission

Catholic Charities celebrates the spirit of Jesus and fosters personal dignity by serving the needs of our neighbors.

Our vision

Catholic Charities serves those in need with special emphasis on the most vulnerable populations—the poor, disabled, migrants, elderly, and children. Catholic Charities is committed to improving the quality of life for the individual, the family, and the community.

Our values

•	We believe that a child should grow up in a loving and nurturing environment.
•	We believe that families are the cornerstones of our society and they need help to fulfill their responsibility to provide care and instill values.
•	We believe in help and compassion for the poor and impoverished.
•	We believe that the elderly should be able to live with dignity.
•	We believe in the struggle to bring about change in the systems that cause human suffering.
•	We believe that to serve others is to serve Christ.