April 12 News Caring for women as they prepare to care for little ones Pregnancy can be a precious time, but it often brings stress with it. Physical issues, financial concerns and emotional worries can make it difficult to focus on self-care. Fortunately, Catholic Social Services’ Gianna Centre is...
News Retired Pediatric Nurse brings children joy through pet therapy Joan, an avid dog-lover and former Pediatric Nurse, spent much of her career gaining fulfillment through helping sick children. When her health began to decline and it became clear she would have to sacrifice the career she loved to take care of...
News Volunteering is a chance for re-invention With her youngest daughter off to university and a few years after retirement, Maria Hicks was looking for a new way to spend her time. “I needed a mission. I needed to do something that would give me a feeling of purpose and...
News Start them young to make a difference Dave and Alex Bouferguene are students at the University of Alberta. They are both active runners and are aiming for careers in health sciences.They’re also considered well-known volunteers at Catholic Social Services, having supported the...
News The Honourable Kevin Feehan to be recognized with Lifetime Contribution Award On Wednesday, April 10, the Honourable Kevin Feehan will be recognized with Catholic Social Services’ (CSS) first inaugural Archbishop J.H. MacDonald Distinguished Lifetime Contribution Award for his outstanding contributions to the agency...
News National Volunteer Week - Lifting Communities Happy National Volunteer Week! “If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever.” – Kofi Annan From April 7 to 13,...
News Supporting Young Women Through Art The Spring Art Walk is returning for its fifth year on March 29, 2019 at the Telus International Centre (11104 87 Avenue NW). This special event features original artwork produced by students from St. Joseph's College and youth...
News Inaugural Westaskiwin Spaghetti Supper brings community together We are grateful for the overwhelming support shown by members of this wonderful community here in Wetaskiwin. Thanks to all who joined us for our inaugural event!
News Annual Wainwright Spaghetti Supper a great success Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Wainwright Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, October 20th!
News Most Rev. Joseph MacNeil, Archbishop Emeritus of Edmonton, passes away Catholic Social Services mourn the passing of our Archbishop Emeritus, Joseph MacNeil. He was 93.