Catholic Charities Ceases Refugee Services Amid Layoffs

Catholic Charities has announced the cessation of its refugee services in Nashville, resulting in the layoff of 50 employees. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to adjust to funding cuts and changing operational needs. The organization has faced significant challenges in maintaining its refugee programs, leading to this difficult choice. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting the Refugee Services department directly. Catholic Charities aims to refocus its resources on other critical areas of service amidst these changes.

LayoffTalk has tracked 32 layoff events at Catholic Charities since June 2024, including 292 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 24 additional events known from news reporting.