Catholic charities, a ministry of the catholic diocese of albany, is committed to active witness on behalf of the scriptural values of mercy and justice. Catholic charities, recognizing human need at ALL stages of life, responds to ALL persons regardless of race, creed or lifestyle, with special emphasis on the economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic charities serves and empowers persons in need, advocates for a just society, calls forth and collaborates with women and men of good will in fulfillment of its mission.