The Coalition Mourns the Passing of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza
Catherine Villarreal • September 21, 2022
As one of the “Three Amigos,” Archbishop Fiorenza helped to form the Coalition in 1982.
The Coalition for the Homeless mourns the loss of Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza who died Monday at the age of 91.
In 1982, Houston Mayor Kathryn Whitmire and Harris County Judge Jon Lindsay along with area homeless service providers realized that a neutral coordinating agency was needed to liaise with government, support homeless service providers, and advocate to the public on behalf of those experiencing homelessness. Reverend William Lawson, Archbishop Fiorenza and Rabbi Karff — affectionately known as the “Three Amigos” — came together to unite faiths in a response to homelessness. They presented to Mayor Whitmire the need for what was then called the “Campaign for the Homeless.” From there, the Coalition for the Homeless was born.
Our condolences are with the archbishop's loved ones.
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