"Jesus’ teaching on the primacy of love for God is clearly complemented by his insistence that one cannot love God without extending one’s love to the poor. Love for our neighbor is tangible proof of the authenticity of our love for God, as the Apostle John attests: ‘No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us...God is love, and those who abide in love abide in God, and God abides in them’ (1 Jn 4:12,16). The two loves are distinct yet inseparable (no.26).”
The Week of Service is an opportunity for parishes, schools, Catholic Charities programs, and community members to come together (March 22-28, 2026) to serve others across Northeast Ohio. Our goal is to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that reflect Catholic social teaching and strengthen our communities.
There are three ways to get involved:
Download Save the Date Flier | Participant Reflection Guide
For more information, please contact Kim Kocuba in the Secretariat for Catechetical Formation and Parish Life.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Please complete the registration form if you are interested in participating in an organized service project. Projects will be listed by county, activity type, and date so that volunteers can easily find the right fit.
Several Catholic Charities sites are requesting donations of essential items to be shared with our friends and neighbors in need. Download the flyer for a list of locations and items.
Download the Fill the Pantry flier
If you cannot find a project in your area, we encourage you to organize a personal service project. We hope the following planning guide will help you prepare a service project on your own or with your family. Download the Personal Project Guide (pdf).
Once you have a project in mind, please complete the registration form to let us know about your project.
You may also want to contact your parish to see if there are any additional activities in your community that you can participate in.
For questions, please contact Kim Kocuba.
Parishes, schools, and Catholic organizations are invited to host a service opportunity during the Week of Service. Projects can be large or small, from serving meals to organizing a clothing drive to hosting activities with seniors or children.
Expectations for host sites:
Support you can expect:
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