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NDS Launches Lenten Food Drive — Here’s How You Can Help

Nutritional Development Services is hosting its annual “One-Can Meal” food drive to help fulfill the Lenten season’s call to prayer, almsgiving, and fasting.

Lenten Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week One

Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers faithful a Lenten reflection for week one.

Archdiocese Launches 49th Annual CRS Rice Bowl

Rice Bowl is the nationwide Lenten program providing people of all ages with a way to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

‘Luminaries for Life’ Lends Local Prayerful Support to National March for Life

Some 51 glowing luminaries were lit Jan. 18 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in support of the 51st Annual National March for Life, which is slated for Friday in Washington, D.C.

Catholic Human Services Starts Year with New Leader

Heather Huot, 45, a Northeast Philadelphia native, is the first woman to lead the largest faith-based social services provider in Southeast Pennsylvania.

68th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party

Catholic Social Services hosted its 68th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 20 for more than 500 children and youth.

Operation Bundle Up: Ten Years of Providing Warmth During the Winter

Catholic Social Services’ Community Umbrella Agency in Northeast Philadelphia recently marked a decade of helping keep kids and families warm during the winter months.

Philadelphia Legislators Visit the Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center

Local legislators including State Senator Judy Ward and State Representative Anthony Bellmon visited the Catholic Social Services' site for a Maternal and Infant Health Caucus.

Heather Huot Named Next Secretary for Catholic Human Services

Heather Huot will be the first woman to hold this post in the history of the Archdiocese.

For 50 Years, Norris Square Helps Seniors Stay Healthy, Have Fun

Catholic Housing and Community Services’ senior center in North Philadelphia is marking a milestone anniversary in which almost 100 mostly Latino women and men enjoy a hot meal, dancing, games, and friendship every day.