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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.
Watch Livestream of Fr. Augustus Tolton Place Blessing and Dedication
Archbishop Pérez will bless the 45-unit facility which will provide affordable housing for seniors in Southwest Philadelphia.
Catholic Human Services Names Daniel Dougherty Jr. as Next Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Daniel Dougherty will succeed Deacon Franz Fruehwald, who is retiring following three decades of service to those in need in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Women of Mercy Hospice Grow in Faith, Show Recovery from Substance Use is Possible
The Center City Philadelphia residential community of Catholic Social Services hosts up to 31 single women particularly mothers with young children in the journey of recovery, with all the educational, social and spiritual support they need.
Photos: Mercy Hospice Hosts Fifth Annual Recovery Walk
The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
St. John’s Hospice Hosts Fundraiser for “Boot Up Philly” Giveaway Event
Funds raised will help purchase cold-weather essentials for more than 1,000 individuals and families experiencing homelessness.