Posted May 19, 2017

Archbishop Charles Chaput led the Concursus graduation ceremonies May 17 at the seminary, which also featured an honorary degree for United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel Alito Jr., and an address by him. The archbishop and seminary rector, Bishop Timothy Senior, conferred degrees and certificates on graduates of the College Division, Theology Division and School of Theological Studies in the seminary’s St. Martin’s Chapel. Read full coverage of the Concursus ceremony here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Certificate recipients in Hispanic ministry celebrate their achievements in the seminary’s School of Theological Studies.

  • Seminarians process into St. Martin’s Chapel for Concursus, a non-liturgical graduation ceremony.

  • From left, Bishops Edward Deliman, Ronald Gainer and John McIntyre share a moment of reflection at Concursus.

  • All in attendance at the civil service recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Bishop Timothy Senior (left) and Archbishop Charles Chaput applaud Justice Samuel Alito Jr. as he is presented with an honorary degree from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

  • Archbishop Charles Chaput places a graduation garment on Justice Samuel Alito Jr. with the help of seminarian Anthony Raymundo.

  • Those who earned their certificate in Hispanic ministry are recognized publicly during the ceremony.

  • Bishop Timothy Senior congratulates Kenneth Cavara on receiving his degree during Concursus at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

  • Justice Samuel Alito Jr. congratulates Deacon Kyle Adamczyk during Concursus May 17 at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood.

  • Justice Samuel Alito Jr. congratulates Deacon Patrick Muka.

  • Rev. Mr. Matthew Brody receives congratulations from Archbishop Charles Chaput.

  • (From left) Bishop Timothy Senior, Archbishop Charles Chaput and Justice Samuel Alito Jr.