by Elizabeth Millenheft | Aug 28, 2025 | Events, Friends & Partners, News & Events
On June 4, 2025, together with the Benedictine Sisters of Mt. Angel and many champions, Catholic Community Services (CCS) invited the community to bless and dedicate the newly-renovated spaces at Queen of Angels Monastery, a place that has offered prayer, peace, and...
by Karlene Curtin | Jul 11, 2025 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories
Lee and Lynda Harrington have been a powerhouse duo at Catholic Community Services (CCS). Lynda has been involved with Catholic Community Services Foundation (CCSF) as a valued board member for almost 20 years. Prior to his retirement, Lee joined CCS as the Chief...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Dec 17, 2024 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories
Kay Flynn (left) with Volunteer Services Coordinator Heidi Frederick (right). Kay Flynn began volunteering with Catholic Community Services around 2015. Her generosity has touched many CCS programs, including Mission Benedict, St. Joseph Family Shelter, Fostering Hope...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Sep 20, 2024 | Friends & Partners, Our Stories, People We Serve
CCS staff and programs are grateful for the tremendous support and contribution student volunteers make to those we serve. During the 2023-24 school year, a group of 732 individuals including students from Blanchet School & Queen of Peace Elementary School in...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Aug 23, 2024 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, People We Serve
The year 2025 will mark 50 years since Monsignor Taaffe started his vital ministry known as Father Taaffe Homes. Since the opening of the St. Brigid Home in 1975, the beloved Father Taaffe Homes (FTH) program has helped save the lives of more than 300 babies by giving...
by Elizabeth Millenheft | Aug 23, 2024 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, Support
Catholic Community Services (CCS) and the Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel have had a long-standing partnership. With the help of funds from major donors, CCS formally purchased Queen of Angels Monastery in Mount Angel in December of 2023. CCS is in the process of...
