Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education as part of his pastoral and administrative responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School in Glen Mills (Delaware County) for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Stephen Schott, O.S.F.S., Pastor, and Reverend Joseph DiMauro, O.S.F.S., Parochial Vicar, will concelebrate. Deacon Anthony Cincotta will provide liturgical assistance.
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Saint Thomas the Apostle Church
430 Valleybrook Road
Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Delaware County)
Students from Saint Thomas the Apostle who are members of the National Junior Honor Society will serve as readers and present the offertory gifts.
Following Mass, Mr. Andrew Lowry, the school’s Principal, and Mrs. Amy DelBuono, the school’s Vice Principal, will recognize members of the school community as Students of the Month who best represent the virtue of the month. February’s virtue is Virtue. The Strengths that the teachers chose the students for are Responsibility, Determination, and Accountability. Bishop Chylinski will present each student with their certificate.
In addition, Bishop Chylinski will meet students and tour Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School after Mass.
Andrew McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary for Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and Bernadette Doughtery, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will also be present.
Background Information on Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School
Saint Thomas the Apostle School in Glen Mills (Delaware County) officially opened its doors on September 5, 1956. The school is committed to preparing its students for productive lives as twenty-first century learners so they will serve God in the use of their talents, serve the Church as courageous leaders, and serve the community by bearing the Gospel message to the world.
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Editor’s Note: For more information about Saint Thomas the Apostle School, please visit stthomastheapostle.net/. For more information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit aopcatholicschools.org/.
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