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On Feb. 16, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, 1166 S. Broad St., and Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced a plan to work to build the Cascia Center and senior housing on the corner of Broad and Ellsworth streets. The ground floor will house the center for the shrine, and upper floors will consist of apartments for seniors. The former will host various activities for the spiritual enrichment of and hospitality for visitors to the shrine, administrative offices, and meeting rooms. The apartments will be for age- and income-eligible seniors, and the development will pursue Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Cecil Baker Partners will serve as the lead architect for the design.
