We are pleased to provide photos from the Ordination Mass when our Deacon Jonah Brox became Father Jonah Brox!

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

Theresa Leonetti O’Connor’s farewell message.

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.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass and ordain three priests for service in our local Church at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM. All are welcome to join the celebration in person or watch live on the Archbishop’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Those being ordained as Priests are Reverend Mr. Bernard O. Ekeagwu, Reverend Mr. Gregory H. Miller, and Reverend Mr. Brendan R. Zehner.

Each of the newly ordained priests will be assigned to a parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia where they will serve as parochial vicars. A parochial vicar is a priest appointed by the Archbishop to assist the pastor of a parish with his pastoral and administrative duties.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REVEREND MR. BERNARD O. EKEAGWU.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REVEREND MR. GREGORY H. MILLER.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT REVEREND MR. BRENDAN R. ZEHNER.

Despite the rainy weather, our Parish gathered on Tuesday evening, May 14th, to remember the Blessed Mother’s role in Salvation History, to crown Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth, and to give praise and thanks to God.

SAINT CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY TO AWARD
HONORARY DEGREE TO MOST REVEREND MICHAEL F. BURBIDGE,
BISHOP OF ARLINGTON, DURING 2024 CONCURSUS

Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, the current Bishop of Arlington, and former Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, as well as past Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s 187th Annual Concursus (Graduation) Ceremony on May 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Bishop Burbidge will also deliver the keynote address.

The honorary degree will be conferred by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Bishop Burbidge will join a distinguished list of honorary degree recipients, including Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, Archbishop Borys Gudziak, Dr. Jacqueline C. Rivers, Professor Helen Alvaré, Professor Andreas Widmer, US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, and former Pennsylvania Chief Justice Robert Nix.

All are welcome to prayerfully participate in the 187th Concursus Ceremony via livestream beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Click here to access the broadcast.

Thanks to our Campus Gardening Group and all who participated in our annual “mass planting” day on Saturday.