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.
Catholic Charities Shows ‘The Church at Its Best,’ Impacting 300K Lives in 2024
The range of human services offered by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, and the costs for doing so, are showcased in a new annual report.
Local Youth Channel Hope Through Art in Catholic Charities’ Summer Meals Program
Under the theme “The Art of Hope” youth participants not only received free, nutritious meals but also engaged in an art contest designed to foster positivity, unity, and creativity.
Martha’s Choice Guests Become Cooks, Build Community with Their Own Recipes
Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm is fostering community through a new program where guests share recipes, cook together, and connect over food grown at the pantry’s own farm.
Annual Dorothy Day Retreat Uplifts Women Served in Housing and Homeless Programs
Hosted by Catholic Charities of Philadelphia, the two-day retreat included a broad spectrum of activities for women served in the Housing and Homeless Services Division.
Catholic Charities Kicks Off Summer with Free Meals and a Blessing of Hope
The Catholic Charities of Philadelphia event celebrated the summer program's theme of “The Art of Hope”, based upon the Universal Church’s year-long observance of the Jubilee Year, Pilgrims of Hope.
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.