Posted May 7, 2019
The annual Priests’ Alumni Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary drew scores of priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese — many celebrating 25 years, 50 years or more — to St. Martin’s Chapel at the seminary on Thursday, May 2. Archbishop Charles Chaput was the main celebrant for the Mass, and he joined priests for a meal after the Mass. See our profiles of the men celebrating the anniversary of their priestly ordination here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

Msgr. Thomas P. Flanigan celebrates 50 years of priestly ministry in the archdiocese this year.

Fathers Stephen Moerman and Timothy O’Sullivan celebrate 25 years since their ordination.

Father Anthony Costa of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Springfield prays during Mass.

Archbishop Charles Chaput was main celebrant for the May 2 Mass.


Msgr. William Kaufman, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Broomall.

Father James A. Lyons


Father Zachary Navit, celebrating 25 years, was homilist for the Mass.

Father Hugh Dougherty, pastor emeritus of St. Thomas More Parish in South Coventry, enjoys a light moment during the Mass.

Father Robert Gross


Father William G. Donovan

Priests celebrating their anniversary of ordination at the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Priest Alumni Mass May 2 in St. Martin’s Chapel include Msgr. Bernard Trinity (seated), celebrating his 65th year, sharing a friendly sign of peace with Father Charles Zlock, marking his 25th year.

Father Michael S. Olivere offers a sign of peace to his fellow jubilarian.

Msgr. Bernard J. Trinity




The class of 1994, including Philadelphia priests and others, poses for a photo.

Archbishop Chaput spends time with priests celebrating their 50th year of ordination.
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