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Posted in Local Catholic News, on October 11th, 2012

Knights of Columbus to honor pro-life leaders

By Lou Baldwin

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will honor two local leaders in the pro-life movement at their annual Columbus Day Dinner, to be held this year on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. at Twining Hall, 4900 Street Road, Trevose.

To be honored as Man of the Year is Bill Miller, a former president of the Bucks County Pro-Life Coalition, who worked for the establishment of the Blessed Margaret of Castello Home for Crisis Pregnancies, and the Bucks County Community Women’s Center.

He also hosted a pro-life radio program on Holy Spirit Radio, and is chancellor and pro-life chairman for Regina Mundi Council 4052, Knights of Columbus.

Marie Joseph, who will be honored as Woman of the Year, is the executive director of the Legacy of Life Foundation and Community Women’s Center of America, which conducts two pro-life crisis centers in the area. She is also an author and speaker on pro-life issues.

“At a time when many of the core values of the Catholic faith are being challenged, it is an inspiration to see that there are still individuals who hold steadfast to their beliefs and are always ready to stand strong to defend the Church ideals,” said Jeff Scott, president of the Philadelphia Chapter, Knights of Columbus.

The Philadelphia Chapter, founded 111 years ago, is an umbrella group for 25 local K. of C. councils through which they unite for charitable works and programs, and also to have a voice in areas of concern to the Knights, especially issues of faith.

 



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  • Archbishop Chaput anoints the hands of John Stokely with the oil of chrism, in the rite of ordination of a priest.Archbishop Chaput anoints the hands of John Stokely with the oil of chrism, in the rite of ordination of a priest.
  • A beaming Father Sean Loomis, right, receives a hug from his brother priest after being vested in the stole and chasuble, the outer garment of a priest celebrating Mass.A beaming Father Sean Loomis, right, receives a hug from his brother priest after being vested in the stole and chasuble, the outer garment of a priest celebrating Mass.
  • From left, Transitional Deacons Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process into the cathedral for their ordination as priests.From left, Transitional Deacons Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process into the cathedral for their ordination as priests.
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  • Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, states publicly that he finds the three men worthy to be ordained priests as he presents the candidates to the Archbishop.Auxiliary Bishop Timothy C. Senior, rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, states publicly that he finds the three men worthy to be ordained priests as he presents the candidates to the Archbishop.
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  • Archbishop Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to invoke the Holy Spirit.Archbishop Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to invoke the Holy Spirit.
  • Thomas Viviano prays deeply during his ordination.Thomas Viviano prays deeply during his ordination.
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  • Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hands of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hands of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.
  • Archbishop Chaput gives the paten and chalice -- the sacred vessels for consecrating the bread and wine for holy Communion -- to John Stokely during his ordination.Archbishop Chaput gives the paten and chalice -- the sacred vessels for consecrating the bread and wine for holy Communion -- to John Stokely during his ordination.
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Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

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