OCE Leadership Academy Volunteers at Catholic Charities Ministry

Members of the first and second cohorts of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education Rising Stars Leadership Academy volunteered at Martha’s Community Farm on Oct. 15.

The farm and Martha’s Choice Marketplace serve as ministries of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia. The farm produces about 20,000 pounds of produce each year for the marketplace, which operates as the largest food pantry in Montgomery County.

The Rising Stars Leadership Academy is a 14-month program launched in March 2025 by the OCE Secondary Team. The program offers mentoring, professional development, and collaboration for current and future leaders in Catholic secondary education.