Audrey Wilson discusses the Small Faith Sharing Groups
Archbishop Pérez to Ordain Five Permanent Deacons on June 8th
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass and ordain five Permanent Deacons for service in our local Church at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM.
Those being ordained as Permanent Deacons are listed below in alphabetical order:
- Christopher DeMaio, a member of Saint Margaret Parish in Narberth (Montgomery County).
- John J. Ellis, Jr., a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park (Delaware County).
- Michael R. Fohner, a member of Saint Dorothy Parish in Drexel Hill (Delaware County).
- Jaime A. Gándara, a member of Saint Bridget Parish in Philadelphia.
- Robert J. Szipszky, a member of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish in Media (Delaware County).
Permanent Deacons serve as ordained clergy in the Roman Catholic Church. They may be single or married males. As ministers at the altar, permanent deacons assist the priest and bishop at the Liturgy. They proclaim God’s Word, preach and teach, baptize, may witness marriages, carry out funeral rites at the vigil and the grave, administer Holy Communion to the sick and dying, and perform other works of charity.
The Mass with Rite of Ordination will be streamed live at www.scs.edu, Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ beginning at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to prayerfully participate in-person or via livestream.
Weekly Message for May 30, 2024
An update on Stewardship Sunday and good news from the Seminary.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Novena
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus celebrates the great love of Christ for all mankind. This year, the Feast falls on Friday, June 7th. The Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins nine days before the Feast and continues for nine consecutive days, that is May 29th through June 6th. You are invited to unite yourself with Christ, seeking an increase in grace and divine love through participation in the Novena.
Movie on the Miracle of the Eucharist at Oxford Valley Regal
Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist
Oxford Valley Regal Theater
June 4th, June 5th, and June 6th
Click here for more information or to get tickets.
Newly Ordained Priests for Lincoln Nebraska Discuss Call to Priesthood
Shortly before their ordination to the Sacred Priesthood, five deacons from the Diocese of Lincoln discuss their call to the priesthood. Our Deacon Jonah Brox is the first deacon introduced in the film.
Congratulations Father Jonah Brox!
We are pleased to provide photos from the Ordination Mass when our Deacon Jonah Brox became Father Jonah Brox!
2nd Miracle Attributed to Blessed Carlos Acutis
STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ REGARDING VATICAN DECREE ATTRIBUTING A SECOND MIRACLE TO THE INTERCESSION OF BLESSED CARLO ACUTIS
My heart was filled with great joy to learn of Pope Francis’ recent decree recognizing another miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis! This moment is one of celebration, most especially our young people who will soon witness the canonization of the first saint from the Millennial Generation. Given Blessed Carlo’s great passion for the Eucharist, and the current Year of Eucharistic Revival in the Church, this announcement takes on even deeper meaning.
Blessed Carlo is an inspirational role model for children and young adults to become Missionary Disciples for Christ. His example lights the path to encounter the true presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The transformative and pure love emanating from that encounter has the power to change the world in deeply positive ways. That power and inspiration will fuel the zealous hearts of our young people as they grow into leaders in their communities and our broader society with a burning desire to serve others as Jesus did.
Our local Church was blessed just last fall to host Blessed Carlo’s mother, Antonia Salvano Acutis, who spoke about her son’s love and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist at our Eucharistic Congress. Her words and reflections filled our hearts with wonder and awe. They still resonate with us as we strive to follow in the footsteps of her son!
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Deacon Jonah Brox’s Ordination Mass this Saturday, May 25, 12 Noon
Ordination Mass, Saturday, May 25, 12:00 Noon E.T.
Cathedral of the Risen Lord
Reverend Mr. Jonah Brox will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.
Click here to view the livestream of the Ordination Mass.
Click here to access the livestream of Father Brox’s First Mass on Sunday, May 26, at 3:30 PM E.T.