Caritas Spain
|
Caritas site in Asturias | |
| Founded | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Focus | Humanitarian aid, International development and social service |
| Location | |
Area served | Spain |
Key people | Rafael del Río, President |
| Slogan | We work for Justice |
| Website | Caritas Spain |
Caritas Spain ("Cáritas Española" in Spanish) is the Catholic Church's official organization in Spain for charity and social relief, instituted by the Spanish Episcopal Conference.
On March 9, 1981 It was registered as a religious entity with Spain's Ministry of Justice.[2]
Organization
Caritas Spain is a Spanish confederation of Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in Spain. Caritas Spain consists of 68 regional member organisations known as diocese
The organization has its national headquarters in Madrid Spain, form there it provides general assistance to the regional diocese
See also
References
- ↑ "Caritas is Awarded 1999's Principe Asturias Award". Prince of Asturias Award. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ↑ "Religious Organizations Registrar". Spain's Ministry of Justice. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
External links
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