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Dance sets special adults sailing on ‘sea of dreams’
Men and women with intellectual disabilities, through the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence, enjoyed a beach-themed formal that has become a Delaware County tradition.
Retreats show how God shines through ‘perfectly imperfect’ people
The annual gatherings, organized by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services in May, brought hope, healing and an awareness of God's life-changing love to more than 120 homeless and at-risk men and women.
Senior fair kicks off summer while gearing up for November elections
At a June 21 event sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, older adults learned about an array of benefits, while test-driving Philadelphia's new touch-screen voting machines.
Prayer walk at Cathedral marks World Refugee Day
Some 25 archdiocesan employees gathered to reflect on Christ's sufferings and those of the more than 70 million people currently displaced worldwide through conflict and persecution. Migrants and refugees reflect "the faces of the Holy Family itself," said organizers.
13 grads leave De La Salle Vocational toward brighter future
The archdiocesan Catholic Social Services facility, which offers educational, vocational and behavioral support to adjudicated young men ages 16 to 18, held its graduation June 14 amid cheers and tears of joy from proud parents.
Reading to kids makes for a better Father’s Day, every day
At parent workshop hosted by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, local dads bonded over donuts, diapers -- and a few good books, which can help reduce problem behaviors while fostering language skills.
St. Edmond’s youth sparkle at annual prom
Bold colors, sequins and tiaras were standard attire on the red carpet as residents of the home, which supports children and youth with disabilities, stepped out in style.
South Philly students write their own children’s books
At a May 3 celebration, kids at St. Gabriel's Out of School Time program debuted their new releases while unveiling a new library at the site, one of 12 operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services.
Montco moms got a head start on their special day
Archdiocesan Catholic Social Services treated several area mothers to an early Mother's Day celebration that offered practical self-care strategies, including tips for avoiding burnout, and a chance just to be with other moms.
$20K grant helps Catholic preschool teach tots to read for life
Thanks to a grant from the Archdiocesan Educational Fund, Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy is expanding its education of young children, and their parents, knowing that literacy "breaks the cycle of poverty."