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Young adults with disabilities get a home of their own
Dedicated Oct. 23, St. Philomena Cottage is "a dream realized" that offers a balance of care and independence to grown-up residents of St. Edmond's Home for Children.
Bucks County parish teams up with archdiocese to reopen ministry
Closed due to COVID, the Fatima Catholic Outreach Center in Bensalem will now resume services to hundreds, thanks to a partnership between nearby St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Catholic Social Services.
Bucks County parish teams up with archdiocese to reopen ministry
Closed due to COVID, the Fatima Catholic Outreach Center in Bensalem will now resume services to hundreds, thanks to a partnership between St. Charles Borromeo Parish and Catholic Social Services.
Recovery walk participants find hope in every step
Residents and leaders of two archdiocesan Catholic Social Services outreaches celebrated the path to sobriety and new life during a Sept. 22 stroll through Philadelphia.
Smiles behind face masks at drive-by parade in Delco
A joyous Sept. 16 gathering at Divine Providence Village in Springfield marked a rare in-person visit for medically fragile adults amid ongoing COVID concerns.
Face to face, heart to heart at Divine Providence Village
After months of COVID restrictions, residents and staff of the archdiocesan care facility for adults with disabilities enjoyed a drive-by visit from families, while celebrating support workers.
Tech interns earn Google certs, and skills for life
Four archdiocesan high school students spent their summer on a digital deep-dive, while gaining valuable lessons they'll use for years to come.
Woman with disabilities takes her place at the boardroom table
Catherine McCrorey, a longtime resident of the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence, brings decades of work experience to her role as a client advocate.
Persons with disabilities see progress, challenges as ADA turns 30
The Americans with Disabilities Act points to "work that has been done," but the "ongoing mission of love" must continue, say archdiocesan leaders of disability ministries.
Outreach keeping babies, kids clothed amid COVID crunch
In Northeast Philly, archdiocesan Catholic Social Services has launched "Clothing Cuties" to help struggling families keep up with growing kids and shrinking incomes.