Our New Priests
Trusting God’s Plan Leads High School Athlete to Serving Others in Priesthood
As Robert Bollinger prepares for his priestly ordination May 17, he looks back with gratitude for his family, seminarian friends, and the providence of God, in whose plan he knew he could trust.
With Mary’s ‘Grace and Guidance,’ New Priest Realizes ‘This is Where God Wants Me’
A native of Poland, Deacon Przemyslaw Rozestwinski began a business career in the U.S. until he began seeking God’s will for his life. A pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico was a turning point for his priestly vocation.
New Priest Finds Joy, Fellowship in Answering God’s Call
Edward Town of St. Denis Parish in Havertown looks forward to his day of priestly ordination, May 17, as one of joy. He’s ready to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with the gift of a joyful heart.
A Mother’s Prayer in Vietnam Realized as Son Becomes New Priest in Philadelphia
Peter Nho V. Nguyen’s journey from humble family roots to missionary work and on to St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will culminate with his ordination as a new archdiocesan priest May 17.
At 70, ‘Trailblazer’ Becomes First Hermit Priest in Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Brother Richard Withers has lived a life of solitary prayer and contemplation in the Philadelphia region for 24 years. On May 17 he will be ordained a priest and will begin to celebrate the Catholic Mass he has so loved.