Founded in 1984, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a faith-based, non-profit social service agency providing aid to individuals and families. We provide services throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties.

We are motivated by our mission to assist people of all backgrounds and beliefs, providing them with tools, training, and resources to help meet basic needs. In addition, we provide information and referrals to social service agencies in each community we serve. Our core services are Immigration and Citizenship, Family Supportive Services, Disaster Relief, and Tattoo Removal Program. Last year, we provided help and created hope for 30,000 people in our community.

Our mission is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for social justice, and to call other people of good will to do the same.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey Board Members

Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Monterey, Chairman of the Board

Nanci Perocchi, President

Jordan Lewis, Vice President

Bette Harken, Secretary

Kathy Allen, Treasurer

Very Rev. Fredy Calvario

Kevin Causey

Frank Fritsch

Christine Glunz Tracy

Melanie Nicora

Fana Oldfield

Maria Orozco

Deacon Hugo Patino

Honorary Board Members

Rev. Jerry McCormick

Larry Sage

Laura Segura*
*in memoriam

Leadership Team

Angela Di Novella, Executive Director

Brenda Romero, Director of Programs

Aurelio Salazar Jr., Director of Parish Social Ministry

Allen Ganaden, Director of Operations and IT

To Be Announced, Director of Development

 

Program Managers

Aretha Rodriguez, Director of Disaster Relief Services

Qalim Comer, Director of Immigration Services

Ulises Cisneros-Abrego, Nutrition & Outreach Services Program Manager

Ambar Coria, Financial Stability Services Program Manager

 

Executive Admin. Assistant

Darline Godoy

At Catholic Charities, we help people, regardless of their faith, who are struggling with poverty and other complex issues.

Our agency, through its advocacy and core programs, is making progress toward better serving and loving our neighbors across the country.

The Opus Christi Society is a group of dedicated advocates who stand together with Catholic Charities to reduce poverty and promote social justice throughout the Diocese of Monterey. Read more

Check out our updated Nonprofit Profile on Candid to see our strategy, metrics, and achievements.

Catholic Charities of California

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member of Catholic Charities of California, Inc., a statewide organization representing the twelve local Catholic Charities Agencies in the state. Find out more at Catholic Charities California

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey is a member agency of Catholic Charities USA, a national organization whose mission is to provide service to people in need, advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same. Find out more at Catholic Charities USA