September is National Recovery Month.
Mercy Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (CCoP), is celebrating National Recovery Month by hosting its Sixth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk.
The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
Monday, September 29, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Mercy Hospice
334 South 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Current and former Mercy Hospice residents along with CCoP staff, supporters, and residents from other CCoP housing programs will be joined by Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees CCoP as part of his administrative and pastoral responsibilities.
The outdoor event will begin with prayer followed by a walk through Philadelphia’s Washington Square West neighborhood. The program will conclude with a light dinner at Mercy Hospice.
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Editor’s Note: Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (CCoP) is committed to restoring and strengthening families and promoting the integral health and well-being of those who struggle with substance use disorders as well as their families and loved ones. Mercy Hospice, part of the Housing and Homeless Services Division of CCoP, is a residential program in Philadelphia providing a safe, supportive, and sober residential environment for women in recovery. Mercy Hospice welcomes over 30 single women and mothers with children, offering case management, life skills training, supportive services, and preparation for independent living to help them build a stable future.
For more information on CCoP, please visit ccphila.org.
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Contact:
Katie Rogers
Media and Events Specialist for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
215-587-3747 (office)