December 14, 2020

*CANCELED* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Greet Residents At Saint Edmond’s Home for Children and Distribute Gifts to Mark the 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children at Christmas

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will greet 44 residents of Saint Edmond’s Home for Children (Delaware County) and distribute gifts to mark the 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children. Saint Edmond’s is part of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS)

December 9, 2020

Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Recognizes 24 Dedicated Partners In Mission Celebrating Significant Milestones Of Service To The Agency And The Church’s Local Works Of Charity

This year, CSS is pleased to recognize 24 “Partners in Mission” from programs throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This year’s honorees have a combined total of nearly 400 years of service to faith-based delivery of social services.

November 18, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Families Who Benefit From Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center To Receive Thanksgiving Meals Thanks To Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order Of Police

The Thanksgiving meal distribution is organized by Reverend Steven P. Wetzel, OSFS, Chaplain of the Michael the Archangel Ministry at the Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police

November 18, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Martha’s Choice Marketplace (Montgomery County) Partners With The Philadelphia Region Of The Order Of Malta To Distribute Over 400 Thanksgiving Meals To Families In Need

Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), in partnership with the Philadelphia Region of the Order of Malta – Federal Association, will hold a two-day drive-through Thanksgiving meal distribution for over 400 families in need.

November 10, 2020

Saint Edmond’s Home For Children Celebrates Opening Of Saint Philomena Cottage—Its First Community Home For Young Adults With Disabilities

Saint Philomena Cottage, named for the patron saint of youth and children, will provide care and independence to young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children and aged out of the care model provided there.

October 23, 2020

The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence Celebrates Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella And Marks 60th Anniversary Of Don Guanella Village

The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remains an integral part of the mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services.

October 20, 2020

**MEDIA ADVISORY** The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence To Celebrate Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella And Mark 60th Anniversary Of Don Guanella Village

Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre, who oversees the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services as part of his administrative and pastoral responsibilities, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.

September 28, 2020

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Observe 106th World Day Of Migrants And Refugees By Holding Virtual Rosary Rally On The Feast Of Saint John Paul II

Our local gathering to express solidarity with the efforts of the Universal Church will take place on Thursday, October 22nd and coincide with the Feast of Saint John Paul II.

September 17, 2020

Mary’s Cupboard In Levittown (Bucks County) Seeks Backpack Donations To Benefit Local Veterans And Those Experiencing Homelessness

Mary’s Cupboard, an emergency food assistance site located at the Bucks County Family Service Center in Levittown, is seeking donations of backpacks to benefit local veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The center is a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS).