Posted June 4, 2021

Italian hoagies, soft pretzels, Tastykakes and water ice were all on the menu June 2 as Archbishop Nelson Perez shared a meal with some 100 clients, staff and supporters at St. John’s Hospice, the Catholic Social Services ministry that offers crucial support to men experiencing homelessness in downtown Philadelphia. Read all about the “Bishops Dinner” event, which included music, here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Joining Archbishop Perez along with staff and supporters of St. John’s Hospice were Bishop Edward Deliman (third from left) and Amy Stoner of Catholic Social Services (third from right).

  • James Black of Catholic Social Services helps to serve food to the clients sharing a meal at St. John’s Hospice.

  • Deacon Anthony Willoughby, manager of St. John’s Hospice, welcomes everyone to the Bishops Dinner.

  • Musicians from St. Raymond Parish in Philadelphia provide smooth sounds for the Bishops Dinner.

  • Archbishop Perez shares a moment with Renee Hudson-Small of Mercy Hospice, who holds the youngest guest at the Bishops Dinner.

  • Archbishop Perez chats with Tara, a resident of Mercy Hospice in Philadelphia, which is a Catholic Social Services ministry for homeless women.