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.
As we begin a new fiscal year at Catholic Charities, we’re filled with gratitude and renewed purpose. Even in the midst of changes, we continue to serve more than 25,000 Middle Tennessee neighbors each year—offering not only food and housing assistance but also dignity, encouragement, and a path forward. This important work is possible because […]
Jul 09, 2025
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Judy Orr, executive director of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville, in coordination with the Catholic Charities board of trustees, made the following announcement about a restructuring of the organization. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville is undergoing a major restructuring, necessitated by recent federal funding cuts that have effectively dismantled the U.S. […]
May 21, 2025
Family-friendly celebration joins national effort to unite communities across differences NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2025)—Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville, invites the public to its second annual Kaleidoscope celebration on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 2800 McGavock Pike. The free, family-friendly outdoor event serves as a […]
May 14, 2025