Catholic Charities News and Notes

An evening in our Food Pantry and Clothing Center
The girl wanted either pink or glittery shoes; I found her an aqua pair of shoes. We were both rooting for that pair but still looked around for more. However, I found a white pair of Vans. I told...
Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach named "Best of Bartlesville" Non-Profit
Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach has been named the "Best Non-Profit" in Bartlesville.
"We are not strangers. He is a piece of me."
When she showed me [the waiting family's] book, I knew it was them. They felt like family and I had not even met them.
“When it boils right down to it, they saved my life. There's no doubt in my mind.”
The following is a first-hand account of Billy Harris’ experience with Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma. The Wagoner man and his wife, Sherry, lost everything in a home fire on May 6th. He...
Way More Than a Bag of Groceries
I looked over toward a van that was sitting in the driveway and saw a person asleep in the driver side front seat. I went around the van and tapped on the half-rolled-down window. A man slowly...
Way More Than a Charity
When you give to Catholic Charities, you are living out the commandment to love your neighbor. Your generosity is a blessing to the poor and suffering in our community. Together, we are "Love...
Way more than a bed to sleep in...
Melody described herself when she first arrived at Madonna House as a “very round, terrified, small, human.” Of her first experience of Madonna House, she says, “Nothing anybody could have said...
Jim Sweedyk hired as COO of Catholic Charities
Prior to joining Catholic Charities, Jim worked for more than 40 years at The NORDAM Group.
Catholic Charities hires 3
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma has selected three Bartlesville residents to join the staff of Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach.
Way More Than Origami
Mickey's take on a lemonade stand supports Catholic Charities.
Way More Than Summer Break
Posted:
June 28, 2018
It's way more than a summer break for these three high school students...it's building life-skills, caring for our neighbors, and inspiring others through their generosity, smiles, and laughter.
Way More Than a Green Blouse
Posted:
June 26, 2018
Through assistance from Catholic Charities with food, clothing, or toiletries, Sandra can more easily stretch the budget to last throughout the month.
Way More Than a Bike
Posted:
June 21, 2018
Alicia's find in our clothing center is way more than a bike...it's a summer filled with smiles and children's joy. It's Love Changing Lives.
Commonly Asked Questions about Refugees
Posted:
June 20, 2018
Commonly asked questions about refugees.
Meet Misty and Judy
Posted:
June 7, 2018
Misty Wishall, Director of Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach (CCMMO) and Judy DuVall, Volunteer Coordinator, invite all in the Bartlesville community to join our mission to serve our neighbors in need!
Way More Than Graduation
Posted:
June 1, 2018
"This diploma means to me the opportunity to recognize, that even as a mother, with adult responsibilities, and with all the challenges that we have in life, we never should stop setting goals to keep going."

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