Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

A Mission Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching: We Serve Everyone Regardless of Faith…

Catholic Charities fulfills the Church’s role in the mission of charity to anyone in need by providing compassionate, competent and professional services that strengthen and support individuals, families and communities based on the value and dignity of human life. In order to remain faithful to our mission, Catholic Charities is guided by these core values: Respect, Compassion, Competence and Stewardship.

Our mission and values are based on the firm foundation of Catholic Social Teaching, a collection of themes developed in papal and other writings over the course of the Church’s history. These themes include the belief that human life is sacred; that all humans have inherent dignity, rights and responsibilities; that social structures like marriage and the family must be supported; that the needs of the poor and vulnerable must be met; and that we must be responsible stewards of God’s creation.

Far from limiting our focus, our Catholic identity and values enable us to truly be “universal,” which is what “catholic” really means. The tenets of Catholic Social Teaching call us to serve everyone, regardless of their belief or background, and to employ anyone, not just Catholics, who commits to our mission. Christ reached out to people of all faiths, and Catholic Charities does the same, with the goal of transforming lives for the better.

Opportunities Rooted in the Mission of Catholic Charities…
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is the largest non-profit agency in the Midwest. With more than 150 programs at more than 164 locations across Cook and Lake counties, we help people of all races and religions move toward empowerment and self-sufficiency.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago provides:

Over a 100 year history of providing compassionate, competent services to children, youth, seniors and families
Accredited agency with the Council on Accreditation as well as numerous other types of accreditation
Opportunities for professional development and service award recognition
Tuition Reimbursement Program
A committed and dedicated staff of over 2,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago offers excellent benefits:

A competitive benefits package including BlueCross/Blue Shield HMO, PPO health insurance and dental insurance
Generous holiday, sick and vacation time schedule
403(b) retirement savings account
Other voluntarily benefits