News
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Healing from Homelessness: Cranaleith Spiritual Center Immerses Saint John’s Hospice Residents in Nature
Nestled in Northeast Philadelphia, tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, is Cranaleith Spiritual Center. It spans 10 acres with a quarter-acre pond, a bioswale, an apiary for beekeeping, and a vegetable garden, along with other sustainable spaces.
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Saint John’s Hospice Graduates Eleven Residents from Good Shepherd Program
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) is proud to announce a total of 11 men graduating from its SJH residence and the Good Shepherd Program. A ceremony took place on October 17, 2024, to celebrate the graduates, who have all successfully transitioned into permanent housing. We are so proud of them!
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Philadelphia Parish’s Socktober Drive Helps Saint John’s Hospice Provide Warmth to Vulnerable Individuals
The Socktober drive last year was launched by St. Dominic’s parish and school, the Sisters of the Trinitarians, and Holy Family University. Their initial goal was to collect 175 pairs, but through the generous outpouring from the community, more than 2,000 pairs were collected.
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The Mom of Saint John’s Hospice: Cece Robinson’s Story of Love and Service
Walk through the doors of Saint John’s Hospice, and you will likely be greeted by Cece Robinson’s warm embrace. Do not let her small stature fool you; her energy and charisma light up any room she enters, making her presence impossible to overlook.
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Saint John’s Hospice Scores Homerun with Catholic Charities Night at the Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals visit SJH and serve lunch to residents and day services guests ahead of game
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Saint John’s Hospice’s Two Culinary Queens Serve up Daily Meals with Love and Energy
While preparing hundreds of meals daily at Saint John’s Hospice, cooks Rhasheeda Mims and Tah Maddison run a tight kitchen filled with the love of Christ. Their secret ingredients go beyond seasoning to the love and care they put into every dish served.
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PRESS RELEASE: Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Saint John’s Hospice will celebrate six decades of service to the community this year. The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia.