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Local Father-Son Duo Feed the Hungry, Serving Thousands of Meals in Archdiocese

In 2023, over 7,000 meals were prepared for those in need.

Lenten Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week One

Deacon Franz Fruehwald offers faithful a Lenten reflection for week one.

‘Luminaries for Life’ Lends Local Prayerful Support to National March for Life

Some 51 glowing luminaries were lit Jan. 18 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in support of the 51st Annual National March for Life, which is slated for Friday in Washington, D.C.

Pope John Paul II Students Participate in Day of Service at St. Edmond’s Home

Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a ministry of Catholic Social Services that serves medically fragile children, welcomed 40 students from Pope John Paul II High School Jan. 14 for a day of service.

Catholic Human Services Starts Year with New Leader

Heather Huot, 45, a Northeast Philadelphia native, is the first woman to lead the largest faith-based social services provider in Southeast Pennsylvania.

68th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party

Catholic Social Services hosted its 68th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party Dec. 20 for more than 500 children and youth.

Operation Bundle Up: Ten Years of Providing Warmth During the Winter

Catholic Social Services’ Community Umbrella Agency in Northeast Philadelphia recently marked a decade of helping keep kids and families warm during the winter months.

Catholic Relief Services Hosts Fair-Trade Basket Raffle Through Dec. 19

Catholic Relief Services' Philadelphia chapter is once again hosting a fair-trade giving basket raffle now through Dec. 19.

Philadelphia Legislators Visit the Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center

Local legislators including State Senator Judy Ward and State Representative Anthony Bellmon visited the Catholic Social Services' site for a Maternal and Infant Health Caucus.

Heather Huot Named Next Secretary for Catholic Human Services

Heather Huot will be the first woman to hold this post in the history of the Archdiocese.