Catholic Charities of Long Island

09/15/2026

CCLI CEO Mike Smith is proud to accept his Long Island Business News Corporate Citizenship Award for Leadership Excellence in the nonprofit sector!

09/15/2026

To our extraordinary Direct Support Professionals: Thank you for showing up with compassion, patience, and dedication every single day. You are the heart and soul of our community, empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. We see your hard work, we honor your commitment, and we are deeply grateful for the profound difference you make.

09/14/2026

Catholic Charities of Long Island and CEO Mike Smith are proud to accept two Long Island Business News Corporate Citizenship Awards for Nonprofit of The Year and Leadership Excellence in the nonprofit sector!

09/11/2026

Today, Catholic Charities of Long Island held a prayer service honoring the lives lost, the heroes who served, and all of those forever impacted by the attacks on September 11, 2001.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Bishop John O. Barres has written a new pastoral letter on the occasion of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, titled “The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and the Mission of the Catholic Church in the 21st Century.”

The letter is now available on the Diocesan website and can be accessed by clicking here:https://www.drvc.org/wp-content/uploads/Sheen-Pastoral-Letter.pdf

09/08/2026

Catholic Charities of Long Island Named Nonprofit of the Year; CEO Mike Smith Receives Leadership Excellence Award

Catholic Charities of Long Island (CCLI) is proud to announce that Long Island Business News has named the organization its 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, while CEO Mike Smith has been selected as a recipient of the publication's 2026 Leadership Excellence Award.

The honors are part of LIBN's annual Corporate Citizenship Awards, which recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership, community stewardship, and commitment to addressing critical needs across Long Island.

"This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who bring hope and help to Long Islanders every day," said Smith. "We are honored to be recognized for living our mission of serving our neighbors with dignity, compassion, and love."

CCLI and Smith will be honored at the Corporate Citizenship Awards celebration on September 17 at Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury and featured in a special section of the September 18 edition of Long Island Business News and online at LIBN.com.

09/03/2026

CCLI seniors spent the day at Lido Beach playing games, taking part in exercise classes, line dancing, listening to music, enjoying time by the water and taking a dip in the pool! It was a wonderful opportunity to get outside, stay active and spend time with friends.

09/02/2026

Enjoy a great day of pickleball while supporting our mission to provide care with dignity and life with hope to Long Islanders in need! Register today at www.catholiccharities.cc/register