Dover Plains was chosen as the headquarters for the missions of Amenia, Beekman, Millbrook, Millerton, and Pawling, where there were no churches.

[1] In 1886 Father Tandy became resident Pastor at Immaculate Conception in Amenia, with Pawling and Dover as missions.

With the appointment in 1872 of Father Healy to St. John the Evangelist responsibility for St. Charles' mission was transferred to Pawling.

[citation needed] Our Lady of Solace Chapel in nearby Wingdale was part of St. Charles Borromeo parish in Dover Plains until 2013.

[4] Loaves & Fishes ministry is a program started by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion, providing companionship, food, and language tutoring to the residents of Dover Plains and Wingdale.

This pantry, stocked by the parishioners of St. Charles and area residents, provides free food to low-income families of Dover Plains and Wingdale.