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After Career in Business, Dave Winter Serves Hometown as Parish Life Director
The former investment manager and local shoe store owner now turns his skills, education, and experience to leading Holy Cross Parish in Springfield, Delaware County.
Parish Life Director Credits God’s Hand in Recovery, Service to Church
Ken Johnston has served in Catholic ministry to people in recovery from addiction. Now he will lead St. Gabriel Parish in South Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood.
A Journey of Faith, Family, and Service Leads to Catholic Charities
After a successful business career, profound personal loss, and conversion to the Catholic faith, Matthew Hancock found a new calling leading Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
New Director at St. Rita Shrine Fosters Its Mission of Mercy, Peace
Dr. Guilherme Lopes leads a ministry team at the national shrine on Broad Street in South Philadelphia that is helping people to believe forgiveness and reconciliation is not an impossible cause.
Walking with People Through Life’s Hardest Moments
From helping families secure safe housing to supporting women in recovery and older adults in need, Katherine “Kate” Baumgardner has spent nearly 25 years accompanying people on their journey toward stability, dignity, and healing.
A Letter of Gratitude, A Career of Service
Inspired by a thank-you letter from a grateful parent, Donna Fanelli’s 30 years with Catholic Charities reflect a lasting commitment to feeding children and supporting families across the region.
Where Hope Finds a Home
Inspired by her faith and a desire to serve others, Leslie Diaz connects vulnerable individuals and families with the support they need to thrive.
Creating Opportunities for All
After 17 years with Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services, Maureen Lewis continues to help individuals build skills, foster meaningful connections, and live lives of dignity, inclusion, and purpose.
Bucks County Deacon Begins Leading Two Churches as Parish Life Director
Permanent Deacon John Teson, a father of two, believes listening is the first step to serving the people of Holy Trinity and St. John the Evangelist parishes, both in Morrisville.
In New Role, Deacon Aims to Help Parishioners Encounter Christ
Deacon Mario Gonzalez brings his passion for faith and decades running a small family business to his ministry as Parish Life Director at St. Mark Parish in Bristol.