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69th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party

Catholic Social Services hosted its 69th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 18 for more than 500 children and youth.

Advent Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week Two

Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers the faithful a reflection for the second week of Advent.

Advent Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week One

Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers faithful an Advent reflection for week one.

As Food Needs Multiply with Thanksgiving and Christmas on the Horizon, Martha’s Choice Readies Help for Hundreds of Families

The food pantry and farm operated by Catholic Social Services has seen needs skyrocket in Montgomery County. Staff and volunteers plan to distribute up to 900 turkeys and all the trimmings for Thanksgiving, plus gift cards for Christmas.

Divine Providence Village Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Women with Intellectual Disabilities

Everyday encounters of love by staff and volunteers for the women and girls of the Catholic Social Services residence in Springfield, Delaware County show how “God is present here.”

Paola Cubides Herrera Named Executive Director of the Community Center at Visitation

The appointment becomes effective on Jan. 6, 2025.

Photos: St. John’s Hospice Hosts Fourth Annual “Boot Up Philly” Community Event

The event benefited more than 1,000 Philadelphians experiencing homelessness and impacted by poverty.

Local Youth Gain Skills for Home Improvement, Carpentry, and Life

The young adults were awarded their certificates, and their own personal tool kits, in a Oct. 7 graduation ceremony.

Named After First U.S. Black Priest, New Senior Housing Community Blessed by Archbishop

Father Augustus Tolton Place, a new affordable housing community for independent seniors in Southwest Philadelphia, hosted a visit by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Monday, Oct. 7 for its formal blessing and dedication.

Photos: New Archdiocesan Senior Residence Blessed in Southwest Phila.

Named after the first black Roman Catholic priest in the United States, Father Augustus Tolton Place is the seventh senior housing community opened by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services.