North Philadelphia glowing bright Wednesday night, with the lights of police cars lining the street outside Shriners Hospital for Children, just to put a smile on the young patients’ faces.
A Philadelphia police officer, who escaped serious injury during July 4 shooting, had some heavenly backup from recently deceased Oblate Father Steven Wetzel, said Sergeant Michael Cerruti.
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have inspired generations to serve others through careers in law enforcement and a Philadelphia police ministry a mission the order s 17th-century patron would endorse.
Blood drive honors fallen heroes while meeting critical need
A donor gives blood at a May 13 drive organized by Michael the Archangel Ministry at the Fraternal Order of Police s Philadelphia Lodge #5. The outreach was scheduled to coincide with National Police Week, honoring fallen officers (one of whom is pictured on the video screen) while helping to redress a critical shortage in blood supplies. (Gina Christian)
By Gina Christian • Posted May 14, 2021
Dozens of Philadelphia police officers rolled up their sleeves to give critically needed blood this week, thanks to an outreach named for the patron saint of law enforcement.
On Wednesday, the Michael the Archangel Ministry organized an all-day drive at the Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), with the American Red Cross collecting some 110 pints of blood for use at regional health care facilities.