St. John's Hospice
Bishop celebrates retirement with meal for homeless
Philadelphia Auxiliary Bishop Edward Deliman headed for the kitchen June 16 to serve clients of St. John's Hospice, as part of a monthly series that's building community right at the dinner table.
Outreach workers ‘break stigma, bring hope’ to those in addiction
Staff from archdiocesan Catholic Social Services joined organizers of a multifaceted humanitarian effort April 23 at "ground zero" of Philadelphia's opioid crisis -- and "encountered Jesus" in the process.
Montco teen dedicates Eagle Scout project to archdiocesan ministry
Owen Applestein of Lower Merion is aiming for scouting's highest rank by gathering donations for St. John's Hospice, the Catholic Social Services ministry serving hundreds of men experiencing homelessness.
Once homeless, choir members share message of hope for those on streets
The Good Shepherd Singers of St. John's Hospice performed at Philadelphia's Dec. 21 Homeless Memorial Day vigil, lifting their voices and others' spirits.
‘Boot Up Philly’ gives leg up to hundreds in need
Some 1,000 homeless individuals received footwear, food and more at an Oct. 23 community giveaway organized by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services as part of its St. John's Hospice ministry.
Ministry receives generous grants for homelessness outreach
St. John's Hospice will renovate its vital kitchen, dining and coffeehouse spaces, thanks to support from the Connelly Foundation and the William Penn Foundation.
Phillies step up to the plate for archdiocesan ministry
For the past 18 months, the team has been providing top-shelf meals to St. John's Hospice, which serves hundreds of men experiencing homelessness -- and the dishes have been a home run for body and soul.
Homeless ministry looks to ‘Boot Up Philly,’ inspired by local saint
St. John's Hospice in Philadelphia has launched a new campaign to provide urgently needed footwear for the hundreds of men it serves every day -- an effort that would make St. John Neumann proud.
Visiting seminarians meet Philly’s homeless men ‘brother to brother’
Five young men from St. Paul Seminary in Pittsburgh recently spent a week living with clients of St. John's Hospice -- and found at the archdiocesan ministry a home among family.
Sitting down for a Philly-style meal with the homeless
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.