July 12, 1999
BACKGROUND ON THREE PASTORAL VISITS
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
July 16, 1999
Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Welcome
Plato Marinakos, President & CEO, Mercy Health System
Bernadette Mangan, President & CEO, Mercy Hospital
Hospital Choir-"Circle of Mercy"
11:20 a.m. Meeting with Mercy Hospital Administrators (private)
11:40 a.m. Visit with Patients
Maternity Ward
Emergency Department
Cancer Center
Refreshments following visits
This represents Cardinal Bevilacqua's 21st pastoral visit to a hospital as Archbishop (1988)
Cardinal Bevilacqua has made 49 pastoral visits to nursing homes as Archbishop
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia founded in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy
Member of the Mercy Health System
A 286-bed acute-care, community teaching hospital
Known as Misericordia Hospital until 1997
Hospital mission is to provide quality healthcare that is responsive to the community's evolving healthcare needs
Special concern for the poor and disadvantaged
Hospital's core values: Dignity of All Persons, Excellence, Community, and Stewardship
Montgomery County Correctional Facility
July 20, 1999
Schedule: 11:30 a.m. Cardinal arrives
12:00 noon Prayer Service begins with male inmates
Prison Choir (2 songs)
Introduction of Cardinal
Presentation of Spiritual Bouquet
Cardinal's Reflection
Closing Hymn
Closing Prayer
1:15 p.m. Cardinal makes individual visits to male inmates
2:30 p.m. Prayer Service begins with Cardinal and female inmates
Cardinal makes individual visits with female inmates
4:00 p.m. Cardinal departs prison
Cardinal Bevilacqua is expected to visit with 120 male, 120 female inmates
Last time Cardinal Bevilacqua visited a prison: Graterford State Prison, on May 6, 1994 where he celebrated Mass
Pope John Paul II has called for repentance, forgiveness, conversion and a commitment to justice in the new millennium
The Holy Father has asked every bishop in the world to visit a prison on July 9th, 2000 as the Pontiff will also do
Cardinal Bevilacqua will visit Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on July 9, 2000
Montgomery County Correctional Facility administrative policy says rehabilitation must be all encompassing, including a focus on spiritual aspects. Inmates are encouraged to participate in daily religious activities
Reverend Monsignor Francis J. Clemins, Pastor at Visitation B.V.M. Roman Catholic Parish in Trooper, provides assistance for the prison's Catholic activities program
According to the U. S. Department of Justice, there were more than 1.7 million people in federal, state and local correctional facilities in the U.S. in mid-1997
Montgomery County Correctional Facility built in 1986
Original capacity: 572 (507 males/65 females )
Renovated in 1999
Current capacity: 1,397 (1,139 males/258 females )
Current prison population: 1,209
The prison will dedicate a new wing on July 29, 1999
The new wing will add approximately 250 new beds
Warden: Lawrence V. Roth, Jr.
Deputy Warden: Julio M. Algarin
Assistant Wardens: Dennis J. Molyneaux, Anthony Bucci
Prison Chaplain: Reverend Drew J. Deagler
Little Flower Manor
July 29, 1999
Schedule: 11:00 a.m. Welcome
Sister M. Colombier Hofstetter, Superior
Sister M. Thomas Marnell, Board Member
Reverend Edward J. Casey, Chaplain
Rosanne Graham, Administrator
11:15 a.m. Celebrate Mass for Residents and Staff
12:00 noon Bless new Alzheimer Wing
12:15 p.m. Lunch at Convent (on grounds of Little Flower Manor)
1:00 p.m. Visit with 95 residents
Each resident will receive a carnation and may have a photo
taken with the Cardinal
2:15 p.m. Tour facility and visit with remaining 32 residents
This represents Cardinal Bevilacqua's 50th pastoral visit to a nursing home as Archbishop (1988)
Cardinal Bevilacqua has made 21 pastoral visits to hospitals as Archbishop
Little Flower Manor is a skilled Catholic nursing facility which provides care for 127 residents
Opened its doors to 78 residents in 1977
Founded by the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer
Over fifty percent of residents receive Public Assistance
Mission: compassionate care for the sick, poor and elderly
New wing added in 1987-St. Joseph's Hall
Contact
Cathy Rossi
Director
215-587-3747