History
In 1879, Father Bernard Donnelly established Mount St. Bernard's Orphanage in Kansas City. With that one act of faith, hope and charity, many lives -- and a community -- were transformed. And, from that humble beginning a strong tradition of compassionate care and social service took root, thrived and grew to become Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Specialties
OUR VISION A culture of communion continually nourished by the works of charity, recognizing the inherent dignity of the human person created in the image and likeness of God. OUR MISSION As the organization at the service of charity of the Bishop and Church of Kansas City-St. Joseph, the mission of Catholic Charities is to answer the commandment of Jesus Christ to love through service, advocacy, and empowerment of the vulnerable and those in need throughout northern and western Missouri.