The “Sharing Hope, Filling Hearts” initiative aims to continue Catholic Social Services’ mission to “Provide Help and Create Hope” for children and youth in need within our community.

Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School in Havertown (Delaware County), Mary, Mother of the Redeemer in North Wales (Montgomery County), Saint Pius X Catholic School in Broomall (Delaware County), Saint Thomas the Apostle School in Glen Mills (Delaware County), and Saints Colman-John Neumann in Bryn Mawr (Delaware County) were selected as part of the 2019 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools in an announcement made by Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the United States Department of Education (USDOE), on September 26th.  Since that time the five schools have been honored and recognized for this elite achievement at various events locally, regionally, and nationally.  This week at an event in Hershey, PA, (Monday, December 9, 2019) they received regional recognition at an awards ceremony for the 18 schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools in the state this year.

Faithful from North and South Philadelphia will process to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in honor of our Blessed Virgin Mary.

Reverend Monsignor Joseph L. Logrip was placed on administrative leave and his priestly faculties were restricted in January 2019 following an allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the early 1980s. That allegation has been substantiated and he has been found unsuitable for ministry.

Parents and children who benefit from the Northeast Family Service Center’s parenting and pregnancy programs will be in attendance for the festivities.

Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church is proud to present “Something Wonderful,” a Christmas Concert.

The Senior Community Center, one of four operated by Catholic Housing and Community Services, is located on the lower level of Saint Edmond Church in South Philadelphia.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 10 individuals for their exceptional service to the Catholic Church.

Throughout October, Catholic Social Services hosted an online diaper drive to encourage broad and meaningful participation in Respect Life Month.

On November 21, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities joined 17 other pro-life groups in urging President Trump to ensure that an amendment led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), which would enrich global abortion providers, is not part of any final appropriations package.