MISSION STATEMENT
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse proclaims Christ's Gospel of Life and promotes human dignity by alleviating poverty and strengthening families.

VISION STATEMENT
Catholic Charities extends its mission throughout west central Wisconsin through compassionate service, support and advocacy to individuals, families, and communities of all faiths and heritages, without regard to race, gender, national origin, age, disability, or economic status.

Catholic Charities is called by the Diocesan Bishop to advance the social teachings of the Catholic Church and to promote just human relationships in all structures of society. Catholic Charities seeks to build community along with other service organizations and to work cooperatively for the common good.

Catholic Charities shall employ the highest professional standards when providing services and shall adhere to the Code of Ethics of Catholic Charities, U.S.

When you just need help, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc. offers:

• Adoption
• Bankruptcy Services
• Birth Parent Support Services
• Counseling Services
• Domestic Abuse Program
  (Prairie du Chien Office Only)
• Emergency Support Services
• Financial Counseling
• HIV/AIDS Ministry Project
• Health and Disabilities-IHSP
• Housing Counseling
• Immigration Counseling Service
• Legal & Advocacy Assistance
• Parish-Based Ministries

Download the Catholic Charities Agency brochure
to learn more about our services.

Download our 2006 Annual Report (PDF)

Please Help!

Flood Disaster Relief Fund

Widespread flooding and destruction has occurred in many southwestern areas of Wisconsin because of the tremendous rainfalls which started on August 18, 2007.  Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse has established an Emergency Relief Fund for the victims affected by the flood and rains that have devastated several areas of Southwestern Wisconsin.

Please consider contributing to the relief fund that is established for this purpose.  Contributions can be made to your local parish, designated to:  Catholic Charities Flood Relief.

Funds can also be made payable to and directly sent to:

The money collected will go directly to the people affected by the storms.  Please be generous.  Let us do what we can to help those who are in need!

For more information, please call Catholic Charities Diocese of La Crosse at 608-782-0710.

Click Here to view flood photo gallery.

Click Here to read Bishop Listecki’s News Release.

Thank you very much!

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse

Catholic Charities is COA accredited
After over two years of study and preparation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of La Crosse, Inc., for the first time in its history, achieved accreditation from the Council on Accreditation for Family and Children’s Agencies. This ensures that Catholic Charities operates under the highest professional standards and best practices in the nation.

What is COA?
COA is an organization that accredits organizations delivering child and family, behavioral healthcare, consumer credit counseling, and/or community support and education services. The accreditation process includes self-study and onsite reviews. Through accreditation, Catholic Charities is recognized for providing quality services that comply with nationally recognized best practice standards.

Why should Catholic Charities be accredited?
Accreditation is a statement to the communities you serve and to your funders that your organization has complied with nationally recognized standards of best practice. It is often compared with the "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval." Increasingly, funding sources such as state governments and managed-care companies are requiring accreditation by a highly respected national accrediting body.

Learn more about COA