Posted December 12, 2019

The seminarians and administration of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary hosted their annual open house and concert in St. Martin’s Chapel Sunday, Dec. 8. Guests packed at the chapel and contributed to the designated charity for the event, St. John’s Hospice, the archdiocesan-run shelter for homeless men in Philadelphia. Don’t miss our video of the concert here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Deacon Caleb Hile, master of ceremonies, leads the people in prayer at the concert.

  • Zachary Shepardson performs “Silent Night” on the oboe.

  • Spirituality Year seminarians performed together, including Max McGallagher (left) and Thomas Cipolla (right), directed by Allen Blehl.

  • Dr. Nathan Knutson, Lucille M. Francesco Chair in Sacred Music, accompanies the choir on organ.

  • Bishop Timothy Senior, rector of St. Charles Seminary, plays the organ during the concert.

  • Deacon August Taglianetti proclaims the Gospel.

  • A collection is taken each year for a charity of choice. This year’s recipient is St. John’s Hospice.

  • Daniel Rice plays “Lo’ How a Rose E’er Blooming” on the tin whistle, accompanied by the seminary’s chamber choir.

  • Deacon Louis Monica sings with a rich bass voice the song “Noel Nouvelet.”

  • Eric Tamney and the Chamber Choir sing “This is the Record of John.”

  • Roneld Saint Loius

  • St. Martin’s Chapel fills with the faithful for the annual seminary concert.

  • Seminarians such as Dominic Mirenda, in his Spirituality Year, meet with guests and participate in the Advent concert.

  • Andrew Auletta sells pizzelles on behalf of the seminary’s Italian Club.

  • Mark Tobin chats with guests during the open house at St. Charles.

  • Father Stephen DeLacy, director of the Vocation Office, chats with a guest during the seminary’s open house as associate director Sue Matour looks on.