United in Faith, Called to Serve
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Most Rev. John J. Gomez
Bishop of Diocese of Laredo
Diocese of Laredo
Guided by our faith strengthened by our community, we bring hope, compassion, and help to those in need. Â
Our Story of Faith and Service
Catholic Charities-Diocese of Laredo (CCDOL) is a non-profit organization under the auspices of the Diocese of Laredo. As a multi-program human services agency, CCDOL is a community-based organization that has been serving the people of the  Diocese of Laredo, located on the Mexican-American border, serving the areas Dimmit, Jim Hogg, La Salle, Maverick, Webb, Zapata, and Zavala counties since the 1970s.
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CCDOL was initially established as Laredo Family Counseling Services to provide counseling for emotional and psychological problems affecting Laredo families. Since then, CCDOL has become a leader in providing various direct services to individuals and families who live in economically distressed areas.
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The mission statement: Â Catholic Charities-Diocese of Laredo is committed to serving the emergency needs of the indigent and believes that all people have the right to live in an environment that is free of abuse, violence, fear, and oppression.
Vision Statement:Â Serving the needy to change the course of poverty.
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Catholic Charities-Diocese of Laredo strives to strengthen and empower families through its diverse programs and social services. Services reflect the needs of the area’s population and the demographic makeup of the South Texas border. Its wide range of programs and resources enables CCDOL to
meet the community’s and its people’s unique needs.
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All program services are provided without regard to religion, race, income, disability, or sexual orientation.
Services and Programs