Our Mission
Following Christ's example,
we recognize the dignity of all people
and serve our neighbors.


neighbors in need served in Middle Tennessee annually

Legally resettled refugees received support to build self-sufficiency and integrate

hot meals served through our Loaves and Fishes hunger relief program last year
Serving our neighbors is the core of our mission. Your support, whether a donation or volunteering your time, will help us serve more people in need.
While October heralds the harvest season and a wave of gratitude for our abundance, many of our neighbors increasingly face hunger, housing insecurity, or financial hardship. Often their needs go deeper. I am heartened by strong support from our donors to answer the call to help. By sharing your abundance, you make a difference for […]
Oct 09, 2025
As we approach the official end of the New Americans program on September 30, we want to take a moment to recognize the team who embodies our holistic love, hope, and healing service model. By providing the entire range of services from housing and basic needs to employment services, this group has had an incredible […]
Sep 18, 2025
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville announces that Executive Director Judy Orr will retire in 2026 after more than six years of dedicated service. Orr has led the agency since May 2019. She shared her plans with the Board of Trustees on August 29, 2025. Her retirement date will be determined once a successor is hired […]
Sep 03, 2025