Our Stories
These are people in your community being helped by programs and services we provide.
Father Taaffe Chalice Found
It is with great joy that we share that Father Charles Taaffe's chalice and paten have been found. More than a decade after Father's death, his chalice and paten set, still in its black casing, were found on Market Street in Salem. An anonymous person found the set...
Catholic Social Teaching: Solidarity
We are one human family. We are our brothers' and our sisters' keepers, wherever they may be. Loving our neighbor has global dimensions. At the core of the virtue of solidarity is the pursuit of justice and peace. Our love for all of our brothers and sisters calls us...
Catholic Social Teaching: Life and Dignity of the Human Person
We believe that every human person is created in the image and likeness of God. Therefore, every person's life and dignity must be respected and supported from conception to natural death. We believe that the measure of every institution is whether it threatens or...
Father Taaffe Homes Spotlight
Kenzee was 17 years old when she learned she was pregnant. "I was excited, but scared," she said. "I was homeless at the time, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to provide." A survivor of mental and physical abuse, Kenzee was determined to find a safe, stable,...
Catholic Social Teaching: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
CCS programs and services are inspired by the Principles of Catholic Teaching. We believe God has a special concern for the poor and vulnerable. The church calls on all of us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. This preferential option for the poor and...
Catholic Social Teaching: Care for God’s Creation
The world that God created has been entrusted to all of us. Our stewardship of the earth is a form of participation in God's act of creating and sustaining the world. In our use of creation, we must be guided by a concern for generations to come. We show our respect...
Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family, Community & Participation
CCS programs and services are inspired by the Principles of Catholic Teaching. The Call to Family, Community and Participation signifies that the human person is not only sacred, but social. How we organize our society - socially, economically, legally and politically...
Newly Dedicated Seymour Center Opens Doors to Families in Need
On January 20, more than 100 friends, family members and colleagues gathered to celebrate Jim Seymour's 46 years of service and visionary leadership as Executive Director of Catholic Community Services. His retirement celebration included the dedication of a new...
Limited Shares Available for Investment in CCS Life Fund
To operate and sustain the Seymour Center as a collaborative collocation space for education, health and social services, the CCS Life Fund has been established by CCS together with a group of local investors. This real estate pooled income fund creates income for the...
Welcome! New Father Taaffe Homes Babies
We recently welcomed two newborn babies to St. Brigid Home! Baby Percious was born October 8, weighing 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Baby Christina was born October 22, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Both moms and the babies are happy, healthy and flourishing thanks to your...
Knights Help Moms Say Yes to Life
The Knights of Columbus have played a huge role in supporting Father Taaffe Homes through donations, fundraising and organizing the annual FTH dinner. The Sacred Heart-St. Louis Parish Knights of Columbus hosted the 42nd Annual Dinner in Gervais on Sunday, October 28....
Mount Angel Community Shares Christ’s Love
This December, Mission Benedict received an outpouring of generosity. More than 100 families received Christmas food boxes with all the trimmings and were able to pick up toys and gifts for their children. Thank you to St. Mary Parish, St. Mary Knights of Columbus,...