Bishop John J. McIntyre Blesses and Dedicates Mary’s House, a New Community Home for Young Adults with Disabilities
Mary’s House will provide care to four young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children.
Saint Hubert High School Hosts Northeast OST for STEAM Workshops
The two-day event was hosted by the school’s Bambie Botz Robotics Team.
“We are all called to welcome:” Catholic Social Services Welcomes Newcomers
CSS provides comprehensive assistance to refugees, evacuees, and asylum seekers emigrating to the United States and specifically to the Philadelphia region.
Most Reverend John J. McIntyre Presides at Blessing of Youth Skills Building Program
Funded by DHS to engage youth and help keep them safe, the Youth Skills Building Program is a new after-school ministry of CSS’ Youth Services Division.
Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice, one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals experiencing homelessness, recently marked 60 years of service to vulnerable and marginalized Philadelphians.
“You couldn’t help but feel like you were cruising on the sea.” Senior Centers Collaborate on ‘Staycation’ for Older Americans Month
In honor of Older Americans Month, Saint Edmond Senior Community Center and Star Harbor Senior Community Center joined forces to present a “staycation” for their members.
Learn More About Nutritional Development Services’ Summer Meals Program
This vital initiative ensures that children and youth aged 18 or younger throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have access to wholesome and nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.
Photos: Bishop’s Dinner at Archdiocesan Pastoral Center
The "Bishop's Dinner" was recently hosted at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center for clients of Catholic Social Services. The monthly initiative provides Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, his auxiliary bishops, and CSS staff and supporters the opportunity to share food and fellowship with those in need in Philadelphia. Guests also enjoyed music from the Good Shepherd Singers, a choral group composed of staff, residents, and alumni of Saint John's Hospice and Mercy Hospice.
Catholic Social Services and Archdiocesan Office Partner for Donation Drive
(Photo: Joe Bradley/Bradley Digital) April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year, the theme was “Building A Hopeful Future Together.” It focused on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and families, especially in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. As part of its efforts to observe this month, the Archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection (OCYP) and Catholic Social Services (CSS) partnered to host “The Blue Drive.” Throughout the month employees working at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center (APC) were invited to remove a tag from a giving tree in the center lobby and purchase care items to support CSS families. On Monday, April 29th, OCYP and CSS invited those participating to gather in the APC auditorium to drop off their donation, fill out notes of prayerful encouragement, participate in raffles and giveaways, and learn more about OCYP and CSS. “Their generous donations to CSS programs
Divine Providence Village Marks 40th Anniversary with Special Mass Celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior
Divine Providence Village (DPV), part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) and the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services, recently marked its 40th anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving. DPV was joined by Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg and a former Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop Senior served as the principal celebrant and homilist. While serving as a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and prior to his ordination to the episcopacy, then-Monsignor Senior served as Deputy Secretary and later Secretary for Catholic Human Services. As Secretary, he oversaw the charitable works of mercy enacted by the Church of Philadelphia. Those ministries serve the needs of the most vulnerable and at-risk people of the region each day. During his time as Deputy Secretary, then-Monsignor Senior began residing at DPV where he served as chaplain from 1995 to 2010. A DPV resident poses with Fran
