Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating 25th, 50th, and other significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this year. The list includes 20 archdiocesan priests as well as Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali.
In addition, eight new priests will be ordained Saturday, May 16 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and everyone is invited to participate prayerfully through the livestreamed liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. here.
(See Related: Archbishop Pérez to Ordain Largest Class of New Priests in 23 Years)
CatholicPhilly wishes all the priests many more years in their ministry — ad multos annos!
25th anniversary
Reverend Andrew C. Brownholtz
Reverend John J. Nordeman
Reverend Michael J. Reilly
50th anniversary
Reverend Jan Palkowski
Rev. Msgr. Francis W. Beach
Reverend Alfonso J. Concha
Rev. Msgr. John C. Marine
Rev. Msgr. Michael T. McCulken
Reverend Richard E. Rudy
Archbishop James P. Green
55th anniversary
Reverend James T. McCabe
Rev. Msgr. John M. Savinski
60th anniversary
Rev. Msgr. Richard T. Bolger
Reverend Charles J. Kennedy
Reverend Francis X. McKee
Reverend Joseph J. McLaughlin
Rev. Msgr. Michael C. Picard
Reverend Salvatore M. Riccio
65th anniversary
Rev. Msgr. Louis A. D’Addezio
Reverend James E. Locke
His Eminence Cardinal Justin Rigali
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