Catholic Charities Bayard House

Over 83,000 people and families living on Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore receive vital direct care services from Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington, a faith-based social services agency. No one is denied service on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, age, capacity to pay, or country origin.

The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington is to assist Christians in carrying out their obligation to love and serve God’s people. The Good News of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our mission.

The universal and local churches preach the gospel, teach respect for the worth and sanctity of every human life, and uphold the notion that we have a responsibility to help those who are most in need.

MISSION
Catholic Charities’ aim is to alleviate human suffering and to advance and restore the welfare of individals and society.
Giving families and those in need compassionate assistance as a top priority;
Joining forces with neighborhood members to learn about important social issues and take action; and,
Making a public case for social policies that protect and uphold fundamental human rights and dignity.