Across the Aisles: St. Anthony of Padua, Ambler

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted October 23, 2025

Approximately 40 young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated Mass Oct. 20 at the Montgomery County parish joined by pastor Rev. James T. McGuinn. St. Anthony of Padua Church is located at 259 Forest Avenue in Ambler – learn more at saintanthonyparish.org. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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Across the Aisles: St. Anthony of Padua, Ambler

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