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St. Katharine Drexel Senior Housing Community Begins to Rise in Northeast Philly

October 1, 2025

The latest and eighth affordable living community of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia will allow for connection between senior residents and Archbishop Ryan High School students.

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Photos: Catholic Charities Breaks Ground on Northeast Philly Senior Residence

October 1, 2025

St. Katharine Drexel Place will be the eighth affordable housing community for seniors developed by Catholic Housing and Community Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.

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With Change of Name, Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Returns to Roots

May 2, 2025

Catholic Human Services, the umbrella entity for charitable works of mercy performed by the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, officially rebranded to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia May 2, but it continues to deliver the same vital programs across the region.

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Named After First U.S. Black Priest, New Senior Housing Community Blessed by Archbishop

October 8, 2024

Father Augustus Tolton Place, a new affordable housing community for independent seniors in Southwest Philadelphia, hosted a visit by Archbishop Nelson Pérez on Monday, Oct. 7 for its formal blessing and dedication.

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Photos: New Archdiocesan Senior Residence Blessed in Southwest Phila.

October 8, 2024

Named after the first black Roman Catholic priest in the United States, Father Augustus Tolton Place is the seventh senior housing community opened by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services.

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Catholic Housing and Community Services of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Breaks Ground for Saint Katharine Drexel Place

September 29, 2025

It is the eighth such facility opened by Catholic Housing and Community Services.

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Rebranding to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

May 2, 2025

Catholic Human Services is comprised of Catholic Social Services, Catholic Housing and Community Services, and Nutritional Development Services.

Catholic Charities Appeal Partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 12th Annual CCA Night with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park

April 1, 2025

If 500 or more tickets are sold, one beneficiary of CCA will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the game. In addition, a choir group of CCA beneficiaries will have the privilege of singing the National Anthem.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Launches 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal and Sets $10 Million Fundraising Goal to Benefit Charitable Works of Mercy

February 27, 2025

The Catholic Charities Appeal benefits nearly 1 million people each year through countless charitable service organizations and ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Hold News Conference Launching 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal

February 20, 2025

Archbishop Pérez will announce this year’s fundraising goals and highlight the Catholic Charities Appeal’s impact on those served by the charitable works of mercy and educational ministries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.