2024-05-15T12:53:48-05:00 2023-06-30 366055558 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVENUE 3RD FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2022-07-01 060653053 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY INC CATH 2034161333 238 JEWETT AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066062892 MICHAEL J DONOGHUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2034161333 2024-05-15 1 MICHAEL DONOGHUE XXX-XX-XXXX 0 SCOTT THOMPSETT P00741490 2125990100 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MICHAEL J DONOGHUE 238 JEWETT AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066062892 15223091 0 X WWW.CCFAIRFIELD.ORG X 1955 CT TO PUT FAITH INTO ACTION BY PROVIDING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO ALL FAITHS IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY. 16 15 179 1083 0 0 11741768 13695870 985437 1273352 4959 142155 -66286 -138216 12665878 14973161 0 0 0 0 7600388 8659158 0 0 413824 4211624 4579796 11812012 13238954 853866 1734207 9410961 12127212 955310 1896965 8455651 10230247 X CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S MISSION IS TO HELP THE NEEDY & MOST VULNERABLE OF ALL FAITHS TO PERMANENTLY IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. WE PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ENABLE FAMILIES TO RISE UP OUT OF POVERTY, OVERCOME BARRIERS, & ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY & INDEPENDENCE. 0 0 4581963 0 165273 FOOD SERVICES INCLUDE TWO OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST FOOD CAFES/SOUP KITCHENS SERVING THE HOMELESS AND WORKING POOR, A MOBILE BREAKFAST PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRIES, AND A CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM FOR HOMEBOUND ELDERLY. DURING THE YEAR, MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION MEALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. 2335422 0 9550 COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMSTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE, TRAINING, COUNSELING AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS OR DEALING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. ADDITIONALLY, COMMUNITY SUPPORT INCLUDES A FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM THAT HELPS WORKING PARENTS OBTAIN SMALL BANK LOANS TO PREVENT LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM, SEE THE SCHEDULE O, PART X, LINE 7 NARRATIVE. 2214219 0 479144 FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDES SCHOOL READINESS FOR CHILDREN WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT RECEIVE PRE-SCHOOL PREPARATION, THROUGH THE "ROOM TO GROW EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER", AS WELL AS A FULL ARRAY OF FAMILY DIRECTIONS SERVICES INCLUDING ADOPTION AND PREGNANCY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. OUR IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFFORDABLE COUNSELING AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES SEEKING ASSITANCE WITH EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND US CITIZENSHIP. THE FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM HELPS WORKING PARENTS WHO CAN'T BORROW FROM TRADITIONAL LENDERS TO OBTAIN SMALL BANK LOANS TO PURCHASE A USED CAR, PAY FOR CAR REPAIRS OR CHILDCARE. THE PROGRAM IS A "HAND UP" TO PREVENT LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES. WE SERVE ALL CLIENTS REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, OR ECONOMIC STATUS AND ARE ACCREDITED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO MEET A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CHALLENGES NORMALLY FACED BY FAMILIES NEW TO THE UNITED STATES. 1163790 0 61130 HOUSING SERVICES HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAMS PROVIDE RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO FORMERLY HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DOCUMENTED DISABILITIES OR WHO HAVE BEEN RECENTLY RELEASED FROM PRISON. THESE SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST THESE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE SKILLS AS THEY MOVE TOWARDS SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CCFC HOUSING PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A NETWORK OF BOTH TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT HOUSING ADMINISTERED VIA THE STATE 211 CAN (COORDINATED ACCESS NETWORK). 908586 0 558255 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING THROUGHOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT. CCFC PROVIDES AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES HAVE DISTRICT OFFICES IN DANBURY AND NORWALK CONNECTICUT. 2072376 0 619385 11203980 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 54 0 1 179 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X DEBRA BODNER VP OF FIN 2034161478 238 JEWETT AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 066062892 ANNE O MCCRORY SECRETARY 3.00 60.00 X X 0 205613 10281 NANCY MURPHY CHAIR 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ANTHONY GIOBBI VICE CHAIR 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIEL CASAL TREASURER 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LAURE AUBUCHON DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FR KEVIN O'BRIEN DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/2022) 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL CALANDRA DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SEAN O'CONNELL DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/2022) 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CATHERINE FRIERSON DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LORRAINE GIBBONS DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA GLASSFORD DIRECTOR (AS OF 09/2022) 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE HANLON DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS HECKEL DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 FATHER JUAN GABRIEL ACOSTA DIRECTOR (THRU 08/2022) 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DON MCGUIRE DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER PALUCH DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BILL TOMMINS DIRECTOR 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL J DONOGHUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00 0.00 X 133746 0 30129 DEBRA BODNER VP FINANCE 50.00 0.00 X 109551 0 23282 MICHAEL TINTRUP CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 2/23) 21.00 0.00 X 108990 0 7034 SANDRA COLE VP SENIOR DIRECTOR 50.00 0.00 X 112334 0 33207 MARY-BETH PETERSEN VP HUMAN RESOURCES 50.00 0.00 X 123830 0 19381 588451 205613 123314 5 0 1 0 0 1427678 500207 5975665 5792320 550437 13695870 BEHAVORIAL HEALTH SERVICES 621300 558255 558255 FAMILY SERVICES 624100 479144 479144 FOOD SERVICES 624210 165273 165273 HOUSING SERVICES 624200 61130 61130 COMMUNITY SERVICES 624100 9550 9550 1273352 142155 142155 90623 1427678 249930 -159307 -159307 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 21091 21091 21091 14973161 1273352 0 3939 491650 144009 319474 28167 6206786 5478492 483646 244648 223024 187340 26763 8921 1091037 916471 130925 43641 646661 543194 77601 25866 1822 1822 99402 99402 654742 392488 247174 15080 2222 1439 657 126 390098 252652 115312 22134 133565 86504 39482 7579 980728 944174 25604 10950 88949 83599 2467 2883 31417 29528 871 1018 243175 241171 2004 45180 42980 1216 984 CLIENT SUPPORT 1839097 1839097 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 37220 37220 BANK & CREDIT CARD FEES 26465 17140 7823 1502 5714 3702 1687 325 13238954 11203980 1621150 413824 X 3473545 993090 2241166 4923935 1028185 1715333 450823 680818 60469 113587 129110 126340 6264519 3384502 2027663 2880017 0 694092 9410961 12127212 641733 668577 313577 478907 0 749481 955310 1896965 X 5121264 5846659 3334387 4383588 8455651 10230247 9410961 12127212 1734207 40389 0 X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 8986053 9905824 10497985 11741768 13695870 54827500 8986053 9905824 10497985 11741768 13695870 54827500 54827500 46576 46885 283 4959 142155 240858 47022 74097 62382 127794 111714 423009 55491367 5093988 0.98800 0.96480 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 6,607. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 5,006. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 6,493. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 41,653. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 21,091. GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING - 2018 AMOUNT: $ 40,415. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 69,091. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 55,889. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 86,141. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 90,623. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 157250 157250 672480 641184 31296 2519708 1978493 541215 1052782 764825 287957 1862299 1862299 2880017 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 694092 694092 OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS 722353 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 27128 749481 X 15528385 40389 264905 305294 15223091 -249930 -249930 14973161 13753789 264905 249930 514835 13238954 0 13238954 PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 CATHOLIC CHARITIES RECOGNIZES AN INDIVIDUAL TAX POSITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASED UPON WHETHER THE TAX POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO REVIEW OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022, MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSED TO PART VIII TO OFFSET SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE -249,930. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES RECLASSED TO PART VIII TO OFFSET SPECIAL EVENT REVENUE 249,930. PART IX, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS: THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") IMPLEMENTED A NEW LEASE ACCOUNTING STANDARD THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE FOR CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2023. THIS ACCOUNTING STANDARD WAS EFFECTUATED TO IMPROVE THE TRANSPARENCY SURROUNDING KEY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S LEASING ARRANGEMENTS (AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS WERE RECORDING THE TRANSACTIONS UNIFORMLY ON THEIR BALANCE SHEETS). TMC CELEBRITY BREAKFAST 443368 433368 10000 15914 59 6876 26141 NCC SOIREE 261776 246026 15750 30092 10748 17152 6 813157 748284 64873 83939 1333 10173 47503 1518301 1427678 90623 129945 1392 27797 90796 249930 -159307 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ANNE O MCCRORY SECRETARY 0 205613 0 0 0 0 0 10281 0 0 0 215894 0 0 MICHAEL J DONOGHUE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 133746 0 0 0 0 0 4202 0 25927 0 163875 0 0 0 X 32445 THRIFT SHOP X 200000 517992 COST 0 0 1 PART I, LINE 32B: CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS COMPRISED OF INDIVIDUALS THAT HOLD DESIGNATED OFFICES WITHIN THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF BRIDGEPORT. PER THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE DETERMINES THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MEMBERS, WHICH SHALL NEVER BE LESS THAN SIX IN NUMBER. THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INCLUDE THOSE PERSONS HOLDING THE OFFICE OF BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE, OR IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF BISHOP, THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIOCESE, VICAR GENERAL, THE CHANCELLOR OF THE DIOCESE AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, AND SUCH OTHER INDIVIDUALS AS MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PER THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE MEMBERS HAVE RESERVED THE RIGHT TO APPOINT ALL DIRECTORS WHO SHALL SERVE ON THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBERS HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESERVED POWERS: 1. THE PURCHASE, SALE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY. 2. THE SALE, GIFT OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF CAPITAL ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION. 3. THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL, OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL, OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION. 4. THE APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL AND COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. 5. THE MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE CORPORATION WITH ANY OTHER NONSTOCK CORPORATION, RELIGIOUS CORPORATION OR OTHER ENTITY. 6. THE APPROVAL OF ANY TRANSACTION THAT WOULD RESULT IN A CHANGE OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CORPORATION. 7. THE REORGANIZATION OR CONVERSION TO A FORM OF ENTITY OTHER THAN A RELIGIOUS NONSTOCK CORPORATION. 8. THE DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION. 9. THE AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THESE BYLAWS OR THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. 10. THE APPROVAL OF ANY VOLUNTARY FILING OR CONSENT TO ANY INVOLUNTARY FILING AGAINST THE CORPORATION UNDER ANY BANKRUPTCY OR INSOLVENCY LAW, OR A GENERAL ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS, OR THE ADMISSION THAT THE CORPORATION CANNOT PAY ITS DEBTS AS THEY BECOME DUE. 11. THE APPROVAL, TERMINATION OR MATERIAL AND SUBSTANTIVE MODIFICATION OF ANY PROGRAM, CHARITABLE ENDEAVOR OR SIMILAR INITIATIVE OR ACTIVITY OF THE CORPORATION. 12. THE DETERMINATION WHETHER ANY PROPOSAL OR ACTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY DONATION OR GRANT OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CORPORATION, IS IN CONFORMITY WITH CATHOLIC DOCTRINE, THE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND TEACHINGS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE DIOCESE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF CANON LAW, ALL AS INTERPRETED AND DECIDED BY THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN EITHER PAPER OR ELECTRONIC FORM FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENT. EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AND REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE FORM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ANY RELATIONSHIPS THEY MAY HAVE WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY, INC. OTHER EMPLOYEES, AND/OR VENDORS THAT CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY. ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS; WHEN A CONFLICT ARISES, THE INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS RELATED TO ANY TRANSACTION OCCURRING WITH THE CONFLICTED ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY REVIEWED LOCAL COMPENSATION STUDIES AND PERIODICALLY WORKED WITH AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ANALYZE COMPENSATION LEVELS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION'S PEER GROUP. THESE RESULTS WERE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONFIRMATION THAT THE SALARIES FOR TOP MANAGEMENT WERE APPROPRIATE. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN USED FOR ONGOING DECISION MAKING AND REVIEWED ALONG WITH CURRENT SALARIES BY THE CHAIRMAN AND SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. THERE IS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION LAST COMMISSIONED A COMPENSATION STUDY IN OCTOBER 2022 TO ENSURE THAT ITS EXECUTIVE ARE PAID REASONABLE WAGES COMPARED TO ITS PEER INSTITUTIONS IN THE MARKET IN WHICH IT OPERATES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT ORDINARILY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, BUT, IF REQUESTED, WILL BE PROVIDED AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION. FORM 990, PART X, LINE 7: THE FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM ASSISTS WORKING PARENTS IN OBTAINING LOANS TO PREVENT THE LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT. THE FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM IS STRUCTURED AS A REVOLVING LOAN POOL PROVIDING LOANS WHICH CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF A USED CAR FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM WORK, CAR REPAIRS, OR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT FOR AN APARTMENT IN THE GREATER DANBURY AREA. DURING 2021, THE FAMILY LOAN PROGRAM EXPANDED ITS SERVICE AREA TO ALSO INCLUDE LOWER FAIRFIELD COUNTY. ALL LOANS HAVE AN INTEREST RATE RANGING BETWEEN 5.00 AND 6.99% (REGARDLESS OF CREDIT SCORE) AND ARE FUNDED FROM A POOL OF FUNDS DONATED BY LOCAL BANKS. BRIDGEPORT ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN CORPORATION 238 JEWETT AVENUE BRIDGEPORT CT 06606 060737923 RELIGIOUS CT 501(C)(3) LINE 1 N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 SCHEDULE R: CATHOLIC CHARITIES RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL OF THE DIOCESE TO FUND ITS OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS PROCEEDS FROM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS CONDUCTED BY PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE. ADDITIONALLY, CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES SERVICES TO DIOCESAN ENTITIES CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO CLERGY AND TO ITS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PARTICIPATES IN EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESE FOR ALL DIOCESAN ENTITIES AND THE DIOCESE PROVIDES VARIOUS SERVICES AND OFFICE SPACE TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES.