The Delaware County parish gathered with young adult parishioners who received the sacrament of confirmation by Archbishop Nelson Perez on Wednesday, Jan. 26. Celebrating Mass with the archbishop was St. Joseph’s pastor, Msgr. Brian Bransfield and resident priest Msgr. Thomas Flanigan; assisting at the altar was Deacon Jack Betzal. St. Joseph’s, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, is located at 3255 Concord Road in Aston. Learn more at ChurchofStJosephAston.org. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Deacon Jack Betzal presents the Book of Gospels before proclaiming the reading.
Archbishop Nelson Perez confirms young people of St. Joseph Parish as the pastor, Msgr. Brian Bransfield (right), assists.
The music ministers of St. Joseph’s lead the congregation in song.
As Archbishop Nelson Perez consecrates the Eucharist at Mass, joining him in prayer are Msgr. Thomas Flanigan (left) and Msgr. Brian Bransfield.
Archbishop Perez and Msgr. Bransfield distribute holy Communion.
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