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 list 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.