Bishop McIntyre Brings Blessings to Saint Francis de Sales Parish

Across the Aisles: Bishop McIntyre Visits St. Francis de Sales in Lenni

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted October 9, 2025

Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre visited St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lenni, Delaware County on Sunday, Sept. 28 where he celebrated Mass. As the parish’s canonical pastor, Bishop McIntyre also spent time with families, longtime members, and volunteers in the Father Walsh Center following the liturgy.

The parish, founded in 1894 and currently led by Parish Life Director Mark Griswold, is one of the Archdiocese’s oldest faith communities. Learn more at sfdslenni.org. (Photos: St. Francis de Sales Parish)

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Across the Aisles: Bishop McIntyre Visits St. Francis de Sales in Lenni

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