Provincial’s letter, summer 2015
By Father Paul Borowski, C.Ss.R. | July 1, 2015 | Dear Brothers: On my desk is a plaque from a good friend of mine that reads: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” —Gandhi
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Kevin McGraw to be featured on EWTN
Redemptorist seminarian Kevin McGraw will be a guest on the EWTN program Vocation Boom! on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The program airs at 11 a.m. Eastern time, with re-broadcasts on Tuesdays at 2:30 a.m. Eastern and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Eastern. The program’s focus is building a culture of priestly vocations. Learn more about the program and past guests here.
» Read moreAnthony Michalik to be ordained June 27
Deacon Anthony Michalik will be ordained to the priesthood during an 11 a.m. Mass on Saturday, June 27, at his home parish of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Ephrata, Pa. He will celebrate his first Mass the following day at the same time and place. He’s pictured below (left) with the newly ordained Father Yvon Tremont, C.Ss.R. We’ll post […]
» Read moreNew senior housing for seniors near Visitation BVM
Catholic Philly recently reported on new housing to be constructed for seniors in the neighborhood of Visitation BVM. Click to read and view photos.
» Read moreSt. John Neumann Shrine in the news
PHL17 TV in Philadelphia has run a story about the renovations to the St. John Neumann Shrine. Take a look at the story on the station’s website, which includes video.
» Read moreTransfers and appointments
Transfers and appointments have been announced, and most will be effective as of August 6. Download the complete list here.
» Read moreFather Thomas Loftus dies at 83
By Father Bob Pagliari, C.Ss.R. | Redemptorist missionary Father Thomas Brendan Loftus died on May 31, 2015, at St. John Neumann Residence, located at Stella Maris in Timonium, Md. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer and spent the final days of his life under the medical care of hospice nursing and the spiritual care of the prayers of his […]
» Read moreBrother Thomas Rochacewicz dies at 70
By Father Bob Pagliari, C.Ss.R. | Redemptorist Brother Thomas Robert Rochacewicz was born on June 17, 1944 in Montclair, New Jersey. He professed his first vows on August 2, 1964, and made his final profession on August 2, 1968, in Ilchester, Maryland. He died peacefully amidst the prayers of his confreres on May 10, 2015, at St. John Neumann Residence/Stella […]
» Read moreFather Jacky Merilan’s ordination and first Mass
View our slideshow from Father Jacky Merilan’s priestly ordination and first Mass, May 31-June 1, 2015, at St. Gerard Church in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Additional photos from the ordination and first Mass are available for free download here. Please share the photo link with anyone who might like copies.
» Read moreFather Calvin Auguiste’s ordination and first Mass
View our slideshow from Father Calvin Auguiste’s priestly ordination and first Mass, May 26-27, 2015, at St. Gerard Majella Church in Roseau, Dominica. Additional photos from the ordination and first Mass are available for free download here. Please share the photo link with anyone who might like copies.
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