Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) is working to bring Christmas cheer to children in need with its Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service.

Each year, COHS partners with charitable organizations throughout the area including Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC) Christmas Party to acquire the names and “wish lists” of children in need.

Members of the COHS community, including students and school families, as well as faculty and staff, participate in the program to provide gifts for children who would not have them otherwise. This year, COHS has adopted 516 children for Christmas.

Prior to the wrapping party, COHS students will gather for a prayer service with Father August Taglianetti, COHS’ Director of Campus Ministry.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
2:30 p.m. (Prayer Service)
(Wrapping Party following Prayer Service)
Cardinal O’Hara High School
1701 Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064

During the wrapping party, students will enjoy Christmas music and holiday treats. Following the gathering, the gifts will be distributed to the school’s partner organizations to be delivered to the children.

For over decade, COHS has hosted Operation Santa Claus and fulfilled the wishes of thousands of young people in need throughout the Philadelphia area.

Background Information about Cardinal O’Hara High School

Cardinal O’Hara High School is a four-year, co-educational, Catholic high school located in Springfield (Delaware County). Since its establishment in 1963, O’Hara has devoted itself to developing students of character, competence and confidence, who are prepared to lead in this world, and live forever in the next. For additional information about Cardinal O’Hara High School, please visit cohs.com/.

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Editor’s Note:

The Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC) is a year-round fundraising effort that provides necessary support to help ensure the vitality of Catholic Social Services youth programs for children and families of all faiths throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. These programs provide help and create hope for thousands of children each year, including children with disabilities, at-risk children, and dependent or court-adjudicated youth. All children in need are served regardless of background and faith. For more information about ABC, please visit archbishopsbenefitforchildren.org/.

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