Service Area

The service area of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Las Cruces, Inc. (CCDLC), depicted below has a target population of 524,209 and includes the 10 southern counties of New Mexico:  Doña Ana, Hidalgo, Grant, Luna, Sierra, Otero, Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy and Lea. CCDLC serves all people in need throughout southern New Mexico, regardless of their religious, social or economic background.

Vision of Catholic Charities
Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission of Jesus given to the Church. To this end, Catholic Charities works with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.

Mission of Catholic Charities
The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.