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Archbishop Blesses and Dedicates St. Joseph Place, Collingdale
The opening of the newly renovated building which once housed Saint Joseph Parish School is the sixth such facility opened by Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
‘Love is an Action Verb’: Catholic Social Services, Real Alternatives Make Significant Impact in the Lives of New and Expecting Moms
Catholic Social Services has been providing support services to pregnant and parenting women with funding from Real Alternatives, a non-profit organization that has administered the Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for some 27 years.
At work in our community, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
In her latest column, Sarah Hanley writes, "As we honor our mothers and mother figures this month, I reflect on Mary, the Mother of God, and the paragon she is for all of us. The Blessed Mother is a true model of hope, charity, and selfless love."
Volunteers are the ‘hands and feet of Christ’ in the archdiocese
Each day in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, men, women, and children give of their time and talents to bolster the Church’s works of charity and mercy.
Riley Family Foundation Creates Legacy of Support for Catholic Social Services
Starting in 2020, the Riley Family Foundation forged a partnership with CSS to provide financial resources to help fund the charitable works of CSS in the Philadelphia area.
MLK Day volunteer opportunities in the archdiocese
On Jan. 16, communities across the Philadelphia region and the country will celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are five ways to volunteer your time and talents to build upon Dr. King’s legacy.
‘Blessed to be the best,’ thanks to faithful donors
Students at Our Lady of Confidence School are receiving instruction in academics, life skills and the Catholic faith, all made possible by those who support the Catholic Charities Appeal.
Grandparenting: Joy, anxiety, and connection, says archdiocesan senior housing resident
Elizabeth Means-Binns of St. Francis Villa said her 13 grandkids and 10 great grandkids keep her engaged as a vital link between generations, something the church celebrates on the July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Agencies keeping seniors, street dwellers cool during heat emergency
As the Philadelphia region battles a week of sky-high temperatures, archdiocesan outreaches are doubling down on providing water, air-conditioned spaces and love to vulnerable populations.
Summer meals program fills hunger for kindness
Nutritional Development Services is serving thousands of area kids food for both body and heart, and "changing the flavor of the world" in the process.