Seniors glad to welcome archbishop to their new home
During a March 3 pastoral visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez greets a resident of St. Francis Villa in Philadelphia, one of five affordable senior living complexes developed and managed by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services. (Photo by Sarah Webb)
By Gina Christian • Posted March 5, 2021
Seniors at an archdiocesan housing complex in Philadelphia caught up with an old friend this week while sharing their thoughts on life in the place they now call home.
On March 3, Archbishop Nelson Pérez visited residents of St. Francis Villa in the city’s Kensington section. Built by archdiocesan Catholic Housing and Community Services (CHCS), the $15 million site, which opened in 2016, offers 40 one-bedroom apartments to income-qualified seniors aged 62 and above.