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June 14, 2006

CARDINAL RIGALI TO VISIT
HOLY FAMILY NURSING HOME FOR THE AGED

Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass and visit with patients at Holy Family Nursing Home in Southwest Philadelphia.

Monday, June 19, 2006
11 a.m.
Holy Family Nursing Home for the Aged
5300 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia


Holy Family Nursing Home is run by the Little Sisters of the Poor, which was founded by Blessed Jeanne Jugan in 1839 in France. The Little Sisters of the Poor arrived in Philadelphia in 1869 and have provided both physical and spiritual care to over 12,000 elderly poor, regardless of race, creed or national origin. This year Holy Family Nursing Home celebrated the 100th birthday of two residents.


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Contact
Meredith V. Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747

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