Nurse, Advocate at Divine Providence Village Honored for Mission of Community Service
Trina Smith, LPN, was named a 2025 “Celebrate Caring” honoree by Independence Blue Cross for her compassionate nursing work at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Divine Providence Village and her leadership of a nonprofit serving vulnerable families throughout Delaware County.
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.
St. Katharine Drexel Senior Housing Community Begins to Rise in Northeast Philly
The latest and eighth affordable living community of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will allow for connection between senior residents and Archbishop Ryan High School students.
Photos: Catholic Charities Breaks Ground on Northeast Philly Senior Residence
St. Katharine Drexel Place will be the eighth affordable housing community for seniors developed by Catholic Housing and Community Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
Sixth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk Celebrates Healing, Honors Lives Lost to Substance Use
The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
Boot Up Philly Invites Local Catholics to Serve With Compassion
Now in its fifth year, the event puts the Gospel into action by clothing, feeding, and giving resources to 1,500 Philadelphians in need on Oct. 25 at the Cathedral, thanks to donations and volunteers.
Ellen Mansfield Named Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Ellen Mansfield, a veteran fundraiser with more than two decades of experience and a record of leading multimillion-dollar campaigns, will oversee philanthropic strategy at Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
Miss Patricia Fled a War; Then She Built a Life of Profound Compassion
When Patricia Wahblo came to the U.S. as a refugee in 2000, Catholic Charities of Philadelphia welcomed her. She pays it forward every day, offering care and love to residents at Divine Providence Village.
Dorothy Day Retreat Offers Women Hope, Spiritual Renewal
Thanks to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, some 60 women served by the Housing and Homeless Services Division enjoyed “a new beginning” through an overnight respite at Malvern Retreat House.
At-Risk Teens Build Road to Future Success Via Trades, Thanks to Church Program
In its second year, the Youth Skills Building Program of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia is helping dozens of teenagers learn construction and other trades while growing as leaders.