Catholic Charitties Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Catholic Charities of Lubbock is thrilled to announce the celebration of 40 years of dedicated service to the community with special events open to the public.
The agency will celebrate and acknowledge the impact and contributions of volunteers and supporters who help make the work of Catholic Charities possible.
The celebration will begin with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, at the Catholic Charities of Lubbock main office, located at 102 Avenue J. Highlights will include a mayoral proclamation at 10 a.m., a Lubbock Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by refreshments, and a volunteer appreciation presentation at 1:30 p.m.
On Saturday, November 16, Most Reverend Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock, will celebrate a special mass at 9 a.m., at Christ the King Cathedral, located at 4011 54th Street. Immediately following Mass, a reception will be held at the Christ the King Cathedral Family Activity Center.
Catholic Charities of Lubbock has assisted approximately three quarters of a million individuals in its rich 40-year history, providing essential support and resources to help those in need across West Texas and the South Plains.
Catholic Charities of Lubbock has been a vital part of the West Texas community, serving all 25 counties within the Diocese of Lubbock, plus an additional 11 counties through our Family and Youth Success grant. Since 1984, Catholic Charities has provided essential services such as free counseling to youth and families, emergency assistance, and educational programs to individuals and families in need. Catholic Charities serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, or orientation. Our focus is on the vulnerable and in-need in our community and our goal is to transition families and individuals from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency.