Embracing 2017's Fortnight for Freedom

It may be that the Catholic Church feels the pinch the most, being so extensively involved in serving the needs of all Americans. The Church is the largest private provider of health care in the United States. About one in six inpatients are in a Catholic hospital. Over two million children attend her parochial schools and many thousands more her 197 colleges and universities. Catholic Charities is the fifth largest charity in the United States and serves millions of people a year, regardless of their religion or race. The U.S. Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services is a leading refugee resettlement agency. In fact, wherever you find the hungry, sick, homeless, or young people needing an education, there you find the Church, serving them.