From the city to the suburbs, parishes and ministries throughout the Philadelphia Archdiocese brought hope to those struggling with food insecurity during the holiday.
Police, priest bring warmth to cold streets
Members of the Michael the Archangel Ministry at Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police distributed hats, socks and hand sanitizer to clients of St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington section, Jan. 8. (Photo courtesy of Father Steven Wetzel, OSFS)
By Gina Christian • Posted January 11, 2021
Philadelphia police and a Catholic chaplain recently brought warmth and hope to some of the city’s harshest streets.
Last Friday, Oblate Father Steven Wetzel and several officers distributed wools hats, socks and hand sanitizer to some 200 clients of St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington section. Founded and operated by the Franciscan Friars of the Holy Name Province, the center provides food, clothing and hospitality to hundreds of clients each day.