Posted March 24, 2022

Sixteen young people were confirmed by Archbishop Nelson Perez during a Mass he celebrated Sunday morning, March 20 at the Avondale, Chester County church. Joined by the pastor, Father Anthony J. DiGuglielmo, pastor emeritus Father Richard Maisano and other clergy, the parishioners of St. Gabriel’s plus family members and friends supported the young adults receiving the sacrament that strengthens them as mature disciples of Christ. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Archbishop Perez talks to the young people preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation minutes before the Mass.

  • Parishioners and family members show their support of the confirmation candidates with applause.

  • Archbishop Perez consecrates the Body and Blood of Christ in the Eucharist during Mass, as Father Anthony DiGuglielmo, pastor of St. Gabriel’s, concelebrates.