Posted January 5, 2022

So many young adult parishioners of the Northeast Philadelphia parish received the sacrament of confirmation Dec. 18 that Archbishop Nelson J. Perez celebrated two Masses in the church, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., to administer the sacrament. Our Lady of Calvary, located at 11024 Knights Road in Philadelphia, is led by Father John Babowitch, pastor. Learn more about the parish on its website and Facebook page. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • In procession during the beginning of Mass are clergy of Our Lady of Calvary, (from left) Father William Kirk, parochial vicar; Father John Babowitch, pastor; and Deacon Roneld Saint Louis. Also serving the parish are deacons Michael Bell and John Teson.

  • Archbishop Perez talks to the young people who he will confirm.

  • The confirmands bring up the offertory gifts in procession.