Family Resource Advocacy Network (FRAN) Grand Opening Marks New Chapter of Support, Connection and Opportunity for Northeast Salem Families

by Karlene Curtin | Jul 29, 2026 | Friends & Partners, News & Events, People We Serve

SALEM, Ore. (July 28, 2026) – Community partners and local leaders marked a major milestone with the ribbon cutting for the Family Resource Advocacy Network (FRAN) building, a new community hub designed to connect Northeast Salem families with resources, support...

Newly-Renovated Spaces at Queen of Angels Monastery Blessed and Dedicated

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...

Father Taaffe Homes to Relocate and Expand Services

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...

Volunteer at the Monastery

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...

Sisters Entrust Queen of Angels Monastery to CCS

by Karlene Curtin | Mar 25, 2024 | News & Events

The Benedictine Sisters of Mount Angel and Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast (CCS) have announced the official transfer of Queen of Angels Monastery in Mt. Angel to CCS. In a historic transfer ceremony, held March 20 in the...

Partners Join Forces to Provide Housing for Families

by Karlene Curtin | Oct 26, 2023 | News & Events, People We Serve

Catholic Community Services Foundation, PacificSource, Marion County Health and Human Services and Rich Duncan Construction have joined forces to develop new affordable housing and wrap around supports for families facing adversity. The ground has been cleared, and...