Profile
Building Homes of Faith, Hope – Holly Piccirelli’s Journey with The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village
After two decades in several roles at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, Holly Piccirelli now leads as Director of Professional Services and Performance, empowering Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live with dignity, joy, and community.
Ellen Mansfield Appointed First Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Mansfield brings decades of fundraising experience and a lifelong commitment to service as she steps into a newly created role aimed at expanding philanthropic support for Catholic Charities’ regional outreach.
West Catholic’s Girls Learning Football Via Hard Work, Faith
“Seeing the face of Jesus in everybody” has been a lifelong calling for social worker and educator Katie Kavanaugh, who leads her fledgling flag football team at the archdiocesan high school.
Inspired by Jesus, Case Worker Cares for Children with Intellectual and Development Disabilities with Dignity, Integrity
Kimberly Cowley passionately advocates for the dignity and empowerment of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities at St. Edmond’s Home for Children.
Driven by Prayer, Social Worker Leaves Retirement to Enrich Lives of Area Seniors
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia's Chris Minnick works to stabilize and enrich the lives of seniors in need, aged 60 and over.
Childhood Experiences Inspired Career Dedicated to Helping Other Families Experiencing Homelessness
Shawna Murray, whose own childhood experience inspired her dedicated career at Visitation Homes in North Philadelphia, helps at-risk families overcome barriers and find stability.
Delco Housing Case Manager Provides Shelter, Services, and Friendship to the Unhoused
Lisa Radano provides critical support, resources, and friendship to individuals experiencing homelessness in Delaware County, helping them secure stable housing.
O’Hara Spanish Teacher Reflects on Life, Career, Looks Ahead to Retirement
Longtime educator Vanda Menna prepares for retirement after 25 years of sharing faith and foreign language in Philadelphia’s Catholic schools.
Trusting God’s Plan Leads High School Athlete to Serving Others in Priesthood
As Robert Bollinger prepares for his priestly ordination May 17, he looks back with gratitude for his family, seminarian friends, and the providence of God, in whose plan he knew he could trust.
With Mary’s ‘Grace and Guidance,’ New Priest Realizes ‘This is Where God Wants Me’
A native of Poland, Deacon Przemyslaw Rozestwinski began a business career in the U.S. until he began seeking God’s will for his life. A pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico was a turning point for his priestly vocation.