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St. Barbara Parish marks feast day, holds Christmas bazaar

Posted on November 19th, 2012

St. Barbara Parish celebrates its feast day Sunday, Dec. 2 with Mass at 9 a.m. at the church located at 54th Street and Lebanon Avenue in Philadelphia. A reception for fellowship follows in the parish hall. All are welcome.
The St. Barbara Social Trendsetters will hold the parish’s annual Christmas bazaar the previous day on Saturday, [...]


Renowned Catholic writer to give ‘energy boost’ retreat

Posted on November 19th, 2012

Are you in need of a spiritual energy boost? Come on a retreat with Timothy Gray at Malvern Retreat House and enjoy his talk, “Biblical Reflections: A Faith Worth Dying For” Friday to Sunday, Dec. 14-16.
Gray, a nationally renowned Catholic speaker and writer, shares how Scripture can give you a significant energy boost for the [...]


School and pre-K programs touted at open house

Posted on November 19th, 2012

SS. Colman – John Neumann School, Byrn Mawr, invites guests to tour the school, meet the principal and learn about the excellent academic program and the new and expanded facilities during the school’s open house Sunday, Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m.
An information session about the pre-K programs for 3- and 4-year-old children will begin at [...]


Catholic Charities benefits from Feast of Seven Fishes dinner

Posted on November 15th, 2012

The Archbishop’s Christmas Benefit for Children and archdiocesan Catholic Charities are the beneficiaries of the fourth annual Feast of the Seven Fishes held Monday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Crystal Tea Room in the Wanamaker Building, 1300 Market Street in Philadelphia.
Talk Radio 1210 WPHT presents event, which is hosted by Dom [...]


Holiday shopping in Bryn Mawr

Posted on November 13th, 2012

SS. Colman – John Neumann School in Bryn Mawr will hold its holiday bazaar Sunday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school located at 527 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr.
The bazaar features hand-crafted items from local artisans, unique gift ideas, home baked goods, raffles and more. Admission is just $1.


St. Therese Church to celebrate Mass for St. Kateri

Posted on November 9th, 2012

A Mass of Thanksgiving for the canonization of St. Kateri Tekakwitha will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church, Upsal and Ardleigh streets in Philadelphia.
Msgr. David H. Benz, the pastor, will be the celebrant for the Mass that welcomes Native Americans and all people. A reception [...]


Upper Darby mayor guest of St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill

Posted on November 9th, 2012

St. Andrew School, Drexel Hill, will hold a political assembly Monday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. in McGettigan Hall featuring special guest, Upper Darby Mayor Thomas Micozzie.
The assembly will be for St. Andrew students in second through fifth grades. Students will learn about local government first-hand from Micozzie, who has been mayor since 2009.
The assembly is sponsored by the [...]


Sexuality and Catholic teaching topic of talk

Posted on November 8th, 2012

Regina Coeli Academy and the archdiocesan Office for Life, Family and Laity present “Beyond the Birds and the Bees” with Catholic authors Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 1500 Marian Road, Abington.
This lecture is for parents, grandparents, clergy and religious, [...]


Seminary holds information night for permanent deacon program

Posted on November 6th, 2012

Men in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia considering a call to holy orders as a permanent deacon are invited to an information night Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Vianney Hall Lounge of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, 100 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood.
The event is sponsored by the Permanent Diaconate Division of St. Charles Borromeo [...]


Immaculata hosts open house for graduate studies

Posted on November 6th, 2012

Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies will host an open house Saturday, Dec. 1, in Loyola Hall room 127 on the university’s campus. A continental breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., and the information session will begin at 9 a.m.
The open house will provide attendees with the opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students, and to learn about Immaculata’s [...]


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  • Father John Stokely distributes communion for the first time as a priest.Father John Stokely distributes communion for the first time as a priest.
  • Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hand of John Stokely with the oil of chrism.Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hand of John Stokely with the oil of chrism.
  • Beaming Sean Loomis recives a hug from his brother priest after being vested.Beaming Sean Loomis recives a hug from his brother priest after being vested.
  • Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process in the Cathedral for their ordination.Sean Loomis, John Stokely and Thomas Viviano joyfully process in the Cathedral for their ordination.
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  • Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of St. Charles Seminary, present the candidate to the Archbishop as he finds them worthy.Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of St. Charles Seminary, present the candidate to the Archbishop as he finds them worthy.
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  • The men being ordained prostrate themselves before the altar during the prayers of the Litany of Saints.The men being ordained prostrate themselves before the altar during the prayers of the Litany of Saints.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput lays his hands on the head of Sean Loomis and silently prays to envoke the Holy Spirit.Archbishop Charles Chaput lays his hands on the head of Sean Loomis and silently prays to envoke the Holy Spirit.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to envoke the Holy Spirit.Archbishop Charles Chaput lays his hands on the head of Thomas Viviano and silently prays to envoke the Holy Spirit.
  • Thomas Viviano is deep in prayer during is ordination.Thomas Viviano is deep in prayer during is ordination.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput extends his hands in prayer over the Thomas Viviano, John Stokely and Sean Loomis as he ordains them in to the preisthood.Archbishop Charles Chaput extends his hands in prayer over the Thomas Viviano, John Stokely and Sean Loomis as he ordains them in to the preisthood.
  • Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hand of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.Archbishop Charels Chaput annoints the hand of Sean Loomis with the oil of chrism.
  • Archbishop Charles Chaput hands over the bread and wine to John Stokely during his ordiantion.Archbishop Charles Chaput hands over the bread and wine to John Stokely during his ordiantion.
  • Thomas Viviano shares a fraternal kiss with Archbishop Charels Chaput after being ordained.Thomas Viviano shares a fraternal kiss with Archbishop Charels Chaput after being ordained.
  • The three newly ordained priests celebrate mass for the first time.The three newly ordained priests celebrate mass for the first time.

Three new priests ordained for Archdiocese

Archbishop Charles Chaput ordained Sean Loomis, John Patrick Stokely, and Thomas Viviano to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18. All three men have completed their program of priestly formation and course of studies at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Montgomery County.

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