December 17, 2020

Residents and Staff at Divine Providence Village Receive Early Christmas Gifts Thanks To Saint John Chrysostom Parish (Delaware County)

The donations were part of the Saint Nicholas Project, a community outreach initiative which aims to provide presents during the Christmas season to bereaved and homebound parishioners as well as in-need individuals and families in the local community.

December 15, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Visit To Saint Edmond’s Home for Children to Mark the 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Canceled Due To Impending Inclement Weather

Due to impending inclement weather, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has announced the cancellation of the outdoor portion of its 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party that was originally scheduled to take place Thursday, December 17th at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children in Delaware County. This decision was made […]

December 15, 2020

Students And Families At Saint Andrew School (Bucks County) Hold Diaper Drive To Benefit Expectant Mothers And Families Served By Catholic Social Services

Expectant mothers and families with young children who benefit from programs offered by the Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC) in Levittown are receiving a boost thanks to a diaper drive organized by Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown (Bucks County).

December 14, 2020

Bucks County Family Service Center Receives $2,000 Grant From Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund To Help Provide Continued Support to Families amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

The Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,000 grant from the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund.

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.