Posted May 5, 2021

Archbishop Nelson Perez paid a visit to the Catholic facility for homeless men in Philadelphia during his visit April 29. He had lunch with the guests, met the staff on a tour, and handed out bags of food and personal items to any man coming by. Operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, St. John’s Hospice provides 3,000 meals, 160 showers and clean clothes, a mail drop and counseling services every week to homeless men. It also is a residence for 250 men throughout the year, and a temporary shelter for up to 27.

Read our feature story on the archbishop’s visit, and learn more at SaintJohnsHospice.org.

(Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Nelson Perez hands a bag of food and personal items to a guest at St. John’s Hospice. For more than 55 years, the ministry — part of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services — has assisted thousands of men experiencing homelessness, while affirming their dignity. (Sarah Webb)

  • Staff and volunteers meet with the archbishop outside St. John’s Hospice on Race Street in center city Philadelphia.

  • James Amato, secretary for archdiocesan Catholic Human Services, shows Archbishop Perez some of the services of St. John’s Hospice.

  • The archbishop joins staff and volunteers for lunch and a tour of the facility.

  • A young man (left) speaks with Archbishop Perez, along with staff.

  • A visitor receives a vision test at St. John’s Hospice.