New deacons a ‘blessing’ in their witness, service, says archbishop
Newly ordained permanent Deacons Diep T. Nguyen and James J. White IV process with fellow deacons after a June 12 ordination Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, at which celebrant Archbishop Nelson Pérez described permanent deacons as ministers of the church among the family, the workplace and the neighborhood. (Sarah Webb)
By Gina Christian • Posted June 14, 2021
Nine men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 12 on what Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez called “a great day of blessing for the church in Philadelphia.”
With COVID restrictions lifted in the city, hundreds filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the June 12 liturgy, at which Archbishop Pérez presided, assisted by his four auxiliary bishops along with dozens of archdiocesan priests and permanent deacons.
One year later, parishes look back on pandemic experience
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At St. Mary Magdalen series, priest shares his journey from Idaho farm to Media
Father Reuben Nuxoll, a priest of the Legionaries of Christ order, speaks about his personal faith journey during a talk March 4 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media. The parish’s pastor, Msgr. Ralph Chieffo, is at left. (Photo by Dan McCarty)
By Dan McCarty • Posted March 9, 2021
To grow in faith this Lent, St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Media, Delaware County is inviting parishioners and friends to come together in church or via livestream every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a series of Lenten faith events. Each week features a different speaker focusing on a topic suitable for the penitential season.