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500 kids enjoy ‘the best day ever’ with Archbishop Chaput at Christmas party
The Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children, in its 61st year, treated some of the 16,000 children across the region served annually by Catholic Social Services to a grand party with treats, gifts, songs and a pageant, plus Santa Claus.
St. Edmond’s marks 100 years of offering special care
The home began in West Philadelphia in 1916 to care for child victims of polio. Today the facility continues that mission for young people in fragile health who, through the staff and dedicated volunteers, receive 24/7 care.
Kids in after-school programs celebrate picnic in the park
Children enrolled in one of many Out of School Time programs at Catholic and public schools in Philadelphia spent a fun day in the sun, in the pool and with friends July 22 at Neshaminy State Park.
Operating Base Cecilia helps struggling veterans thrive
A victory garden and renovated facility in Coatesville was blessed by Bishop John McIntyre three years after it began helping veterans and their families in Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties.
Catholic-run home for refugee minors opens in Bensalem
Bishop John McIntyre dedicated Blessed Oscar Romero House, the site of a former Catholic orphanage, which now houses up to 12 boys who cannot go back to the violence of their homes in Africa and Latin America.
Abortion alternative program honors Catholic agencies’ work
Catholic Social Services received two top awards from Real Alternatives, the state government-funded program that provides services to women facing unplanned crisis pregnancies.
In foster families, time may be short but love is abundant
The sad truth is there are many children who are not born into a stable and loving family. The latest in our Faithful Families series looks at Catholic foster parents and the loving homes they provide for at-risk children, often for a limited period.
Day centers make seniors’ later years golden
Senior community centers run by archdiocesan Catholic Health Care Services in South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia and Port Richmond have been recognized for the outstanding health, wellness and social services they offer elderly neighborhood residents.
Teens in Catholic program awarded for project on peer pressure
A group of students from Catholic Social Services’ high school summer program at Cardinal Bevilacqua Community Center in Kensington were honored at the 2014 Work Ready Program Expo, which highlighted the project efforts of 100 student groups from across Philadelphia.
Kids enjoy picnic hosted by Catholic Social Services
More than 950 children from elementary to middle school age, who take part in CSS' 10 Out of School Time programs in Philadelphia neighborhoods, had fun in the sun last month at a park in Neshaminy.