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Caritas Hong Kong is a

charitable organisation A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being (e.g. educational, Religion, religious or other activities serving the public interest or common good). The legal definitio ...

, a member of

Caritas Internationalis Caritas Internationalis (Latin for ) is a confederation of 162 national Catholic relief, development, and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. The name Caritas Internationalis refers to both the ...

, founded by the

Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong (; ) is a Latin Church diocese of the Catholic Church. The diocese takes its name from the see city, the metropolitan area where the bishop resides. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong is a ''de ...

in July 1953. It started with relief and rehabilitation services to the poor and the distressed after the

Second World War World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...

. It has been expanded to involve social services, education services, medical services, hospitality services and many others. It is led by Board of Management chairman

Dominic Chan Dominic Chan Chi-ming (; born 1952) is the former vicar general of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. He also serves as parish priest of the city's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Early life Chan was born in Yim Tin Tsai, Sa ...

. It is funded by the

Hong Kong Government The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (commonly known as the Hong Kong Government or HKSAR Government) is the Executive (government), executive authorities of Hong Kong. It was established on 1 July 1997, following the ...

, Community Chest, as well as other donations and participant fees.

Hospitals

*Public: **

Caritas Medical Centre Caritas Medical Centre () is a Roman Catholic founded district general hospital in So Uk, Cheung Sha Wan, New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is the largest hospital in Sham Shui Po District and co-managed by the Hospital Authority and Caritas Hong Kong. ...

, founded in 1964 *Private ** Precious Blood Hospital (Caritas), taken up in 1993 **

Canossa Hospital (Caritas) Canossa Hospital (Caritas) () is a private Catholic community hospital in Hong Kong. Overview and history Canossa Hospital was founded by the Canossian Daughters of Charity in 1929. The original building with 16 beds was destroyed during Worl ...

, taken up in 1991

Schools

Special Education & Vocational Training Service

* Caritas Lok Jun School *

Caritas Lok Yi School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Lok Kan School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Resurrection School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Magdalene School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Jockey Club Lok Yan School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Vocational Training & Education Service

Caritas Secondary School

* Caritas St. Francis Secondary School *

Caritas Chong Yuet Ming Secondary School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

* Caritas St. Joseph Secondary School * Caritas St. Paul Secondary School *

Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Chai Wan Marden Foundation Secondary School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

Caritas Shatin Marden Foundation Secondary School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The links to the article ...

* Caritas Fanling Chan Chun Ha Secondary School *

Caritas Yuen Long Chan Chun Ha Secondary School Caritas may refer to: * The Latin term for charity (virtue), charity, one of the three theological virtues Religion * Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of more than 160 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations: The li ...

* Caritas Ma On Shan Secondary School * Caritas Charles Vath College

Adult and Higher Education Service

Caritas Institute of Higher Education Saint Francis University (SFU, formerly Caritas Institute of Higher Education from 2011 to January 2024) is a private university in Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong. The institute was established by Caritas Hong Kong in 1985, and is ...

(formerly

Caritas Francis Hsu College Saint Francis University (SFU, formerly Caritas Institute of Higher Education from 2011 to January 2024) is a private university in Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong. The institute was established by Caritas Hong Kong in 1985, and is ...

) * Caritas Bianchi College of Careers (Day and Night School) * Caritas Institute of Community Education * Caritas St. Joseph's Institute For Further and Adult Education- Night School * Centre For Advanced & Professional Studies * Caritas Cosmetic Career Centre * Caritas Adult & Higher Education Service – City Centre * Education & Retraining Information Network For New Arrivals * Caritas Information Technology Advancement Centre * Caritas Human Resources Investment Section * Caritas Logistics Centre

Environmental Protection Initiative

*Hong Kong Caritas Computer Recycle Project

References

External links

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An interview with the Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Zen Ze-kiun
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