Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

St. Edmond’s youth sparkle at annual prom

Bold colors, sequins and tiaras were standard attire on the red carpet as residents of the home, which supports children and youth with disabilities, stepped out in style.

$20K grant helps Catholic preschool teach tots to read for life

Thanks to a grant from the Archdiocesan Educational Fund, Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy is expanding its education of young children, and their parents, knowing that literacy "breaks the cycle of poverty."

At-risk adults help kids in need by stuffing their stockings with gifts

More than 100 clients of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services programs prepared gifts for the Archbishop's Benefit for Children. The project was a way for those being helped to help others.

Backpacks are a blessing at Casa del Carmen preschool

The agency of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services in North Philadelphia got its 73 3- and 5-year-old learners ready for the new school year with a blessing led by the pastor of St. William Parish.