Posted October 17, 2017

Auxiliary Bishop John McIntyre celebrated the 50th anniversary Mass for the West Chester parish on Sunday, Oct. 15, along with the parish’s pastor, Father Angelo Citino. Read all about the history of the parish here. The church, located at 1325 Boot Road in West Chester, offers four Masses each weekend for the faithful of the area, along with numerous ministries. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Father Angelo Citino (left), pastor, walks in procession with Father Matthew Brody and Norbertine Abbot Richard Antonucci.

  • Ally Stahelek (right) attends Mass with her mom Margaret.

  • The choir of SS. Peter and Paul Parish leads the congregation in song.

  • Bishop John McIntyre blesses the people of SS. Peter and Paul Parish during the anniversary Mass.

  • Bishop John McIntyre blesses the new mensa, or the top, of the altar.

  • Deacon Patrick Stokley (left), assists at the altar with the celebrant, Bishop John McIntyre.

  • The words of the Gospel reading are projected on a wall of the church, as Bishop John McIntyre listens to the proclamation.