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Ministry meets moms, babies where they’re at with what they need
Located in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood, The Cenacle provides food, diapers, education and more to pregnant women and new parents, thanks to archdiocesan Catholic Social Services and its partners.
Persons with disabilities are ‘gifts’ to be treasured, says new director of care facility
"They have a lot to teach us about trust, love and friendship – and we have a lot to learn,” said Angela Babcock, the incoming administrator of the archdiocesan Divine Providence Village.
Phillies step up to the plate for archdiocesan ministry
For the past 18 months, the team has been providing top-shelf meals to St. John's Hospice, which serves hundreds of men experiencing homelessness -- and the dishes have been a home run for body and soul.
Archdiocesan agencies send relief to Louisiana victims of Ida
Broad Street lends a helping hand to the bayou, as Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services ship desperately needed food and clothing to the first state ravaged by the category 4 hurricane last month.
Data needed to ‘find the core’ of rising violence in Phila., says counselor
As the city's homicide rate soars, Bette Kennedy of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is studying troubled teens' anger, which runs "deeper than we think."
Data needed to ‘find the core’ of rising violence in Phila., says counselor
As the city's homicide rate soars, Bette Kennedy of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services is studying troubled teens' anger, which runs "deeper than we think."
After brutal attack on husband, archdiocesan social worker calls for end to violence
"All I want is for this to stop," said Christine Torrisi-Lean following an Aug. 17 ambush by youth that has left her spouse Zach fighting for his life.
Baby shower celebrates ‘little bundles of joy,’ and their moms
Catholic Social Services will throw a party for expecting mothers at its Chester City location July 29, with raffles, vendors, lunch and games.
Archdiocesan ministries crown at-risk clients ‘queen for a day’
Some 20 ladies served by Women of Hope and Mercy Hospice relaxed royally at a July 9 luau luncheon sponsored by Catholic Social Services.
Down on the farm, they’re raising crops and lifting spirits
Archdiocesan food pantry Martha's Choice Marketplace has opened a community garden at the former St. Gabriel's Hall -- and dozens of parishes, nonprofits and volunteers are becoming part of the "thriving ecosystem."