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I want a Church which is poor and for the poor. They have much to teach us. Not only do they share in the sensus fidei, but in their difficulties they know the suffering of Christ. We need to let ourselves vbe evangelized by them…. . The Joy of the Gospel – Pope Francis
Desales Service Works is a project sponsored by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales that brings togther people to serve and to encounter Christ.
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC DSW WILL NOT BE HOSTING STUDENT GROUPS UNTIL IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
WE ARE DEVELOPING ON LINE VIRITUAL SERVICE RETREAT
and HAVE ADAPTED THE VOLUNTEER HOUSE FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING FOR WHEN TRAVEL AND OVERNIGHT STAYS BECOME POSSIBLE AGAIN —see tabs for more information.
Recent News
“They don’t treat you any different because you’re homeless”
Joseph’s House, one of DSW’s closest partner organizations, was featured in a Courier-Post article about the life-giving services they provide. Started almost ten years ago, Joseph’s House provides help, healing, and support to those who need it most. With about 80 cots available, guests are housed, fed, and connected to social services to help them […]
Progress on 526 State Street
Donate or Sponsor this event Purchase Tickets here! Gift For decades the house next to the Volunteer House on State Street was abandoned and empty. One of our partners in ministry, Ed Zampitella of the Last Stop, bought it and gave it to the Oblates for use with student groups. Addicts and alcoholics in the […]
5th Annual Open House and Chili Cookoff!
RSVP for this event January 14, 2018 3 – 6pm 522 State Street, Camden NJ 08102 Prizes and bragging rights awarded Come to learn about our ministry and to eat delicious food
4th Annual Open House and Chili Cookoff!
RSVP for this event January 22, 2017 3 – 6pm 522 State Street, Camden NJ 08102 Prizes and bragging rights awarded Come to learn about our ministry and to eat delicious food
Emily Pohl, a DSW Summer Intern, makes a Camden Documentary
Learn about the spirituality and history of our founding order, The Oblates of St Francis de Sales
DeSales Service Works Introduction Video
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