Archbishop for U.S. military confirms Overbrook youths

Archbishop Timothy Broglio confirms Thomas Bradford, as his sister Cecilia stands as his sponsor and Mercedarian Father Michael Rock (left), pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Philadelphia, assists the archbishop with the rite. (Maria Tucker)

Archbishop Broglio preaches the homily during the Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. (Maria Tucker)

Posted May 21, 2014

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, celebrated confirmation for 15 young people during Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia. He was assisted in the liturgy by Mercedarian Father Michael Rock, parish pastor, who also concelebrated the Mass.

Archbishop Broglio, center, stands with the confirmation class of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish and with the pastor, Father Michael Rock, O.de M. (right of the archbishop) and and Father David Spencer, O.de M.

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One Response

Mark Bradford says:

May 21, 2014 at 3:39 pm

Ooops. That’s Archbishop Broglio confirming my son, Thomas with my daughter Cecilia. Beautiful picture, though. Thanks! Mark Bradford

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