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Former Nigerian Tennis Champion Realizes Priestly Vocation in U.S.

Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu once played in a Nigerian National Tennis competition, winning the bronze medal for both singles and doubles. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.

History Major Discerned Call to Priesthood While Working at Wawa

Brendan Zehner never considered a vocation to the priesthood until his senior year of college. Now he will be ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.

Through Ultimate Frisbee, New Priest Finds Calling to Young Adult Ministry

As a second grade student, young Gregory Miller told his parents that he was going to be a priest when he grew up. Now he will be ordained a priest May 18 at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia.

Guided by St. Francis, ‘Queen of Kensington’ Serves Those in Need

Inspired by her favorite saint - St. Francis of Assisi - Theresa Zuccarino volunteers four days a week helping those experiencing poverty and homelessness in Philadelphia.

For Bishop Chylinski, God’s Call to Serve the Human Family Came Via Music

Bishop Keith Chylinski was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

In the Way of St. Andrew, Bishop Cooke Ready to Bring Others to ‘Friendship with God’

Bishop Christopher Cooke was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Bishop Esmilla’s Path from the Philippines to Philadelphia Paved by Service and Began in Prayer

Bishop Efren Esmilla was ordained to the Episcopacy on March 7 in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for service as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Rev. Charles Zlock

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Rev. Christopher B. Rogers

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.

Missionaries of Mercy: A Q&A with Rev. Augustus C. Puleo

Archbishop Pérez commissioned 10 new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica September 24.