Jesuit Father William J. Byron will offer a morning reflection on mercy, “The Year of Mercy and Catholic Social Teaching,” on Saturday, April 16 from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Andrew Parish, Drexel Hill.

A dynamic speaker, writer and educator, Father Byron served as the president of both Scranton University and the Catholic University of America and currently teaches at St. Joseph’s University.

The day will begin with Mass in the church at 8 a.m., followed by a reception and the reflection by Father Byron on Pope Francis’ call for the Year of Mercy and Catholic social teaching.