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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. ....
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. ....