At a special ceremony, Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, part of the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), blessed and dedicated Mary’s House, a community-based home for young adults with disabilities. The residence is the second of its kind opened by Saint Edmond’s.

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services as part of his administrative and pastoral responsibilities, presided over the blessing.

He was joined by Mrs. Denise Clofine, Administrator for Saint Edmond’s; Mrs. Phyllis Hart, President of the Women’s Auxiliary for Saint Edmond’s Home for Children; members of the CSS Board of Directors; members of the Women’s Auxiliary; as well as the young adult residents and their families.

Mary’s House will provide care to four young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at Saint Edmond’s. These young women aged beyond the care model at Saint Edmond’s. This new facility, and its programs, will provide them with a continuum of care with dignity that supports their need for independence.