Our Catholic Identity

As one of the nine family of ministries of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, we are proud to share in their mission, vision, and values.

• • Mission: To bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.
  • Vision: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis will be a premier leader in community renewal and a visible catalyst for social outreach by connecting with people, parishes, and ministries committed to a meaningful communion of care to those in need across every square mile of the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
  • Values
    • Dignity: We love and serve each person as made in the image of God
    • Hospitality: We are to be and see Christ in those we serve
    • Service: We always welcome joyfully any opportunity to be in the presence of Christ
    • Excellence: We give our very best to people God calls us to encounter
    • Compassion: We seek to journey with our sisters and brothers
    • Joy: We bring fullness for life and look to bring healing, help, and hope in every encounter