A Dec. 2 liturgy sponsored by the Serra Club of Philadelphia recalled the recent ordination of Father Kenneth Cavara and Father Mark Tobin, while inviting young men to consider religious life.
Two men join priesthood of Christ, fraternity of Philadelphia
Fathers Tobin and Cavara offer the final blessing for Mass their first as new priests at the liturgy s conclusion.
By Matthew Gambino • Posted May 18, 2021
Calling the ordination of two new priests “a wonderful day of blessing for the Church of Philadelphia,” Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated a solemn liturgy Saturday, May 15 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in which he ordained Father Kenneth Cavara and Father Mark Tobin to the priesthood.
(See a gallery of photographs from the Mass here.)
Before leading the ordination rites, the archbishop said the two men from Chester County were joining “an incredible fraternity” of priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Watch the ordination of new priests Saturday morning
Deacons Mark Tobin (left) and Kenneth Cavara will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Archbishop Nelson Perez Saturday, May 15.
CatholicPhilly.com staff report • Posted May 14, 2021
Everyone is invited to participate prayerfully from home as two new priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are ordained this Saturday, May 15.
Watch the livestreamed liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. as Archbishop Nelson Perez ordains Deacons Kenneth Cavara and Mark Tobin to the priesthood.
Later that day CatholicPhilly.com will post the assignments for the newly ordained priests at local parishes.
Get to know Father Cavara through our recent Profile story and 2019 podcast, plus Father Tobin’s story and podcast.
During the current coronavirus crisis, you can help
CatholicPhilly.com deliver the kind of news people need to know about the Catholic Church, especially in the Philadelphia region, and the world in which we live ― every day.
Budgets are tight at this time, and CatholicPhilly s is no different than those of most families. We make sure your donation in any amount will go a long way toward continuing our mission to inform, form in the Catholic faith and inspire the thousands of readers who visit every month.
Here is how you can help:
A $100 gift allows us to present award-winning photos of Catholic life in our neighborhoods.