Catholic Housing and Community Services

Catholic Housing and Community Services of @ArchPhilly provides support and services to older adults throughout the five county Philadelphia area.

[Catholic Charities of Philadelphia @CCharitiesPhila]

🔔Exciting News🔔

Today, @ArchPhilly announced that the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services, comprised of Catholic Social Services, @CHCSPhila, and Nutritional Development Services, will be officially rebranded as Catholic Charities of Philadelphia.
https://t.co/kvIoggbLp4

[Catholic Charities of Philadelphia @CCharitiesPhila]

With deep sorrow and reverence, Catholic Social Services joins the Universal Church in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Join us in prayer for the repose of his soul. May our Holy Father Pope Francis rest in peace.

[Catholic Charities of Philadelphia @CCharitiesPhila]

Yesterday @CHCSPhila director Suzanne O’Grady Laurito joined @RepBrendanBoyle to speak about the potential large budget cuts to Medicaid benefits. Without the support of Medicaid, many of our clients’ stability, independence, and dignity is at risk.

(Photos: Sean Tobin)

[CatholicPhilly @CatholicPhilly]

“It’s important that the Catholic Church continue to do the great work, because I think Philadelphia relies on it.”

Janada Carter sees this firsthand at Star Harbor Senior Community Center. Her story is part of Faces of Hope.

https://t.co/Jzl6hxvRxi

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

St. Monica Eldercare Program is currently interviewing for paid substitutes as a care partner! Care partners visit seniors for two hours weekly and help as needed.

All interested applicants please contact Sister Ruth ➡️215-334-0285 or [email protected].

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Tune in tomorrow morning for the official launch of the Catholic Charities Appeal! There will be some special performances by Star Harbor Senior Community Center’s choir and Norris Square Senior Community Center’s Grupo Alegria dance club.❤️

[catholicappeal @catholicappeal]

This Thursday, get ready to be inspired as we officially launch the 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal–Giving Hope to All! Join us for a live stream announcement with @ArchbishopPerez at 10:00 AM on his Facebook page or by clicking here https://t.co/cyNUwylnZT. #GivingHopeCCA

[Catholic Charities of Philadelphia @CCharitiesPhila]

The Secretariat for Catholic Human Services is currently seeking a full-time, dedicated, and mission-driven Director of Development to join the team!

Learn more and apply now ➡️ https://t.co/R9X3NGzGjF

[CatholicPhilly @CatholicPhilly]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Requests Prayers for Pope Francis
https://t.co/8tHW4IEnUL

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles on the Super Bowl victory! Our senior community centers were proud to celebrate ahead of the big game.

#FlyEaglesFly #FaithAndFootball #GoBirds

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Check out Star Harbor Senior Community Center's EnhanceFitness class, which was just featured on the @6abc "Art of Aging" segment!

https://t.co/H9dCjO6CPX

[Catholic Charities of Philadelphia @CCharitiesPhila]

Janada Carter, Center Manager for Star Harbor Senior Community Center, reflects on her role and the importance of stabilizing and enriching the lives of seniors💙
https://t.co/a8VgyVDvc8

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

As we close out the year, please join us in extending prayerful best wishes to Deacon Franz Fruehwald on his retirement! Deacon has served as CFO for Catholic Human Services since 2017 and is retiring following a career of more than three decades in service to those in need.

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For Retiring Deacon, Finance is a Work of Faith
https://t.co/VkxgRmD7be

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Prayerful best wishes for a very #MerryChristmas! We wish you and your families a blessed day. Here is @ArchbishopPerez's message for Christmas below!

[Archbishop Nelson Perez @ArchbishopPerez]

1/2 Merry Christmas!

#Christmas #catholic #archdioceseofphiladelphia #merrychristmas

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Throughout the season of Advent, Deacon Franz Fruehwald, Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Human Services, will once again offer faithful weekly reflections on @CatholicPhilly. Click on the video below to watch week one!

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Advent Reflection with Deacon Franz Fruehwald: Week One
https://t.co/uUCINeqR2q

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Prayerful best wishes for a very #HappyThanksgiving holiday! We wish you and your families a blessed day.

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

“Tolton Place will be a community that helps to sustain the residents’ independence and provide a beautiful and affordable place to live. That is the impact of this extraordinary work of the Church.”

Via @CatholicPhilly, read more about Tolton Place⬇️
https://t.co/zocjrzWs9X

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

This morning we joined @ArchbishopPerez for the blessing and dedication of Father Augustus Tolton Place, our new affordable housing community for independent seniors in Southwest Philadelphia! A replay of the event can be viewed on Archbishop's Facebook at https://t.co/DLJkdUHnas

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

We invite you to join @ArchbishopPerez virtually this morning for the blessing and dedication of Father Augustus Tolton Place, our new affordable housing community! The event will be streamed live at 10:45 a.m. via Archbishop’s Facebook page at
https://t.co/DLJkdUGPkU.

[Catholic Housing and Community Services @CHCSPhila]

Exciting news at Catholic Housing and Community Services! Seniors have begun signing their leases for Father Augustus Tolton Place, our new senior housing community for independent seniors in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.

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Archdiocese Awarded Funding for New Senior Housing in Northeast Phila. https://t.co/HaGPwF2IFN