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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.
40 Years at Catholic Social Services
Francis Swiacki reflects on his four decades of service with Catholic Social Services.
Assistant Director for Catholic Community Services Finds Calling in Social Work
Lauren Spearman reflects on her experiences as Assistant CUA Director for Catholic Community Services.
New Catechetical Director Aims to Help Teachers Model Christ for Students
Dennis Mueller is the new director of the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation. He brings long experience as a religious educator to the role that he hopes will facilitate an encounter with Christ for the region’s young Catholics, through their catechists.
New Rector Named for St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Father Christopher Redcay brings his experience as a pastor and spiritual director to his role of helping form priests who love the Church because of “the love that they have for the God who loves them.”
Young Catholic School Teacher Receives Top Award for Literacy Work
Erica Braunlinger, 24, of St. Mary Magdalen School in Media, was recognized by the International Literacy Association for her work in helping fourth-grade children overcome reading difficulties in the wake of the COVID pandemic.