See our list of 29 jubilarian priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrating 25 and 50 years of ordination, and other significant anniversaries, this year. Also see a photo gallery from the recent Priest Alumni Mass with priest jubilarians at St. Chalres Borromeo Seminary.
CatholicPhilly.com wishes all priests many more years in their ministry — ad multos annos!
25 Years
Father Patrick J. Brady
Father Peter J. DiMaria
Father Efren V. Esmilla
Father James E. Goerner
Father Angelo J. Hernandez
Father Louis J. Kolenkiewicz
Father Gary J. Kramer
Father Michael J. Lonergan
Father John D. Schiele
50 Years
Father Bernard C. Farley
Father Ronald J. Ferrier
Msgr. J. Michael Flood
Father Gasper A. Genuardi
Father Edward J. Kelly
Father Edward J. Kennedy
Msgr. Thomas A. Murray
Father John V. Oulds
55 Years
Father Joseph A. Amalfitano
Father John J. Bradley
Father Girard J. Cusatis
Father John A. Franey
Msgr. James P. McCoy
Msgr. Charles E. McGroarty (ord. 12/19/1962)
Msgr. Wilfred J. Pashley
Father Francis J. Sabatini
Msgr. James J. Shields
60 Years
Father Richard R. Benonis
Father Ferdinand Buccafurni
70 Years
Father Francis J. Cornely
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Congratulations Father Benonis. You were very good to my aunt who has been called home years ago. I believe you played a key role to help her get and stay sober. I am happy to say, she went home with 22 years without a drink of alcohol. Thank you.