The following priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have been named pastor emeritus or have retired. CatholicPhilly.com wishes each priest many more years in the Lord’s service — ad multos annos!


Pastors Emeriti:

Reverend Joseph A. Amalfitano

Reverend Monsignor David H. Benz

Reverend Monsignor Richard T. Bolger

Reverend Ferdinand Buccafurni (March 2013)

Reverend Monsignor John A. Close (August 2012)

Reverend John P. Collins

Reverend Gasper A. Genuardi

Reverend Francis A. Gwiazda

Reverend Charles J. McElroy

Reverend George B. Moore

Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Owens

Reverend Leonard Peterson (August 2012)

Reverend John J. Sibel

 

Retired Priests:

Reverend James F. Endres (November 2012)

Reverend Charles J. Kennedy

Reverend Monsignor John J. Miller (August 2012)

Reverend Paul G. Obrimski

Reverend John D. Silcox

Reverend Donato P. Silveri (September 2012)

Reverend Charles J. Sullivan