Refugee Resettlement

Refugees served by Catholic Charities are among the more than 11 million persons worldwide who involuntarily flee their families and homes due to fear of persecution, imprisonment or death and have little or no hope of returning to their former lives. In 2005, the refugee resettlement staff welcomed 272 refugees from all corners of the globe, including Cuba, Ethiopia, Haiti, Liberia, Somalia, Sudan and Viet Nam. Newcomers are greeted by our staff at the airport; provided with a modest apartment furnished with basic necessities; and assisted with acculturation, job placement services and English language training. Along with this critical assistance, refugees receive compassion, understanding and positive reassurance from our staff to help in the attainment of independence and self-sufficiency. Catholic Charities is a resettlement agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

For more information about Refugee Resettlement, call 617-451-7979.

Adult Education ESOL Classes

Those whose first language is not English can pursue their education through English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes offered through El Centro del Cardenal, the Haitian Multi-Service Center, Refugee and Immigration Services, and Catholic Charities South. With the goal of empowering adults by increasing their employment opportunities and self-sufficiency, the ESOL classes include practical, dynamic instruction.

For more information about ESOL classes, call:
El Centro del Cardenal - 617-542-9292
Haitian Multi-Service Center - 617-506-6600
Refugee and Immigration Services - 617-451-7979
Catholic Charities South - 508-587-0815