About Us
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.
The vision of Catholic Charities is to comfort, care, and advocate for all people in crisis by strengthening the vulnerable and promoting self-sufficiency. Through all of our programs, our daily activities are intended to lift a person out of crisis, encounter them in Christ, and accompany them on their journey to wholeness.
our values
Stewardship – Excellence – Advocacy
Who We Are
We are determined to live our mission of serving all people, regardless of race, religion, or national origin, with love, respect, and dignity by providing basic needs, strengthening the vulnerable, nurturing families, and promoting self-sufficiency.
Meet The Staff
We measure our success by how many people we reach, how we lift them from crisis, and how we help them achieve self-sufficiency.
J. Antonio Fernandez,
President/CEO
Since 2013, J. Antonio Fernandez has served as the Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio President/CEO leading the programs, growth, and development of the largest Catholic social services agency in the city
Read MoreMatthew Martinez,
Vice President, Administration
Matthew Martinez is the Vice President, Administration responsible for directing all of the administrative functions including finance, facilities, information technology, and human resources
Read MoreTracy Ladgenski,
Vice President, Mission Advancement
Tracy Ladgenski is the Vice President, Mission Advancement responsible for raising friends and funds for the five non-profit agencies that comprise the Catholic Charities family. In this role, she is responsible for grants, fundraising, events, marketing, parish
Read MoreBoard of Directors
Our leaders and partners are instrumental in helping us advance our mission for the good of the people in our community.
Officers
Larry Benson, Jr.,
Chair
Leti Contreras,
Vice Chair
Julia Hamon,
Treasurer
Lee Bailey,
Secretary
- Kino Arteaga
- Tony Battle
- Esther Belz
- Matthew R. Benavides
- Emma Cano
- Mark De Hoyos
- Rev. Jonathan Felux
- Dr. Mitch Finnie
- Stewart Goodson
- Dan Harkins
- Steve Jansma
- Claude Koontz
- Greg Kowalski
- Rev. Martin Leopold
- Armando Medina
- Dottie Nichols
- Javier Oliva
- Matthew E. Pepping
- Bret Piatt
- Msgr. Patrick Ragsdale
- Michael Raimondi
- Jerry Salinas
- Rudy Torres
- Brian Tucker
- Mike Wueste
- Ex-Officio Members
- Archbishop Gustavo
García-Siller MSpS - Bishop Michael
Joseph Boulette
media center
Catholic Charities served all people last year from conception to natural death regardless of religion, race, or national origin.
