Caritas Diocesana de Baucau was created by Mgr Basilio do Nascimento, Bishop of the Diocese of Baucau in July 18,1999.
The Caritas was created to provide social Assistance for the Christians of the Diocese of Baucau. Besides, following the Pre-Popular Consultation for self determination of Timor Leste as an independent country, many people took refuge in refugees camps in the mountains; therefore, Caritas Diocesana de Bacau also helped to respond as efficiently as possible to the needs and necessities of these people.