Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th, and other significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this year. See our list of 28 priests.

In addition, five new priests will be ordained Saturday, May 17 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home through the livestreamed liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. here. You can also read our profiles on each of the men to be ordained and their faith journeys that led them to priesthood.

CatholicPhilly wishes all the priests many more years in their ministry — ad multos annos!


25th anniversary

Reverend James R. Casey
Reverend Mark S. Kunigonis
Reverend Christopher B. Rogers
Reverend Joseph T. Shenosky
Reverend Patrick J. Welsh
Reverend Eugene C. Wilson

50th anniversary

Rev. Msgr. David H. Benz
Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Carroll
Rev. Msgr. Ralph J. Chieffo
Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Dunleavy
Reverend John D. Gabin
Reverend John J. Large
Rev. Msgr. Joseph T. Marino
Rev. Msgr. Thomas M. Mullin
Reverend Peter N. Quinn

55th anniversary

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Reverend James N. Catagnus
Reverend William B. Dooner
Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. Golias
Rev. Msgr. Charles H. Hagan
Reverend Charles R. O’Hara
Rev. Msgr. Charles P. Vance
Rev. Msgr. Robert C. Vogan

60th anniversary

Reverend Charles E. Bonner
Rev. Msgr. Philip C. Ricci
Rev. Msgr. Arthur E. Rodgers
Reverend Richard C. Williams

75th anniversary

Reverend James Joseph Kelly