News
Caring for our environment and addressing human trafficking go hand in hand
It is often difficult to see the effects of environmental degradation in the United States, as we turn on our ... Read More
Much Like CPR, QPR Training Saves Lives
ORLANDO | Pope Francis reminds us, “No single act of love for God will be lost, no generous effort is ... Read More
Labeling for Lent: Addressing Human Trafficking at Sea
“Trusting his recruiters, Myo believed he was leaving his home in Burma to work in a pineapple factory in Thailand ... Read More
Behavioral Health Expansion
ORLANDO | A grant from the American Red Cross is helping Catholic Charities reach more people in need of mental ... Read More
Parishioner celebrates birthday by giving
CASSELBERRY | Victoria Martinez’ birthday was March 21 and her son Adam turned 26 the following day. This year they ... Read More
Seniors celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
LAKELAND | Every week, a dozen seniors enjoy fun and fellowship at St. John Neumann’s Senior Mobile Center located at ... Read More
Presentation shares threat of trafficking in Central Florida
ORLANDO | Florida ranks third in the U.S. in human trafficking and Orlando is first in the nation with persons ... Read More
Fr. Anthony Aarons reflects on ways to deepen our faith this Lent
Recently a young woman approached me and asked if I could give her some pointers for having a really good ... Read More
Events
New Mental Health First Aid Training courses now available
Sometimes first aid isn’t a bandage or CPR. Sometimes, first aid is YOU. A person you know could be experiencing ... Read More
Kentucky Derby Day – May 4, 2019
Join us!WhenMay 4, 20193-7:30 p.m.WhereRocking H. RanchLakeland, FL Grab your best hat for Derby Day to support Polk County Ministries including ... Read More
Videos
Transforming Lives in Polk County
Learn how we follow our call to serve in Polk County ... Read More
Our Mission of Mercy
A significant aspect of the many ministries that Catholic Charities offers is that they are designed to provide comfort, encouragement ... Read More
The Adoption Option
Leesa Elliott, Pregnancy and Adoption Counselor at Catholic Charities Adoption Services, speaks about how we serve birth mothers who are ... Read More