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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.
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.
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.
Watch Livestream of Fr. Augustus Tolton Place Blessing and Dedication
October 7, 2024
Archbishop Pérez will bless the 45-unit facility which will provide affordable housing for seniors in Southwest Philadelphia.
Catholic Human Services Names Daniel Dougherty Jr. as Next Chief Financial and Operating Officer
September 26, 2024
Daniel Dougherty will succeed Deacon Franz Fruehwald, who is retiring following three decades of service to those in need in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
CHCS News Releases
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.
Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center to Host Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally
February 4, 2025
The center will host a Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally in anticipation of Super Bowl LIX featuring the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.