Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Three Men as Transitional Deacons

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The Mass with the Rite of Ordination will be streamed live
via facebook.com/StCharlesSem/

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass and ordain Transitional Deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary at the Chapel of Saint Martin of Tours at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

Saturday, May 13, 2023
10:00 a.m.
Saint Martin of Tours Chapel
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
100 E. Wynnewood Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Ordination to Transitional Deaconate is the final step prior to Ordination to the Priesthood. Transitional Deacons will serve in parishes for one year as they also complete their studies toward eventual ordination as priests next year. Their diaconate ministry is one of transition and a part of the normal progression to the priesthood.

The Rite of Ordination will take place during Mass following the Liturgy of the Word.

Those being ordained as Transitional Deacons are: Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu, Gregory H. Miller, and Brendan R. Zehner. 

  • Bernard Okechukwu Ekeagwu, 29, son of Sir Patrick C. Ekeagwu and Lady Esther N. Ekeagwu of Nigeria.
  • Gregory H. Miller, 26, son of George and Teresa Miller of Royersford, Pennsylvania.
  • Brendan R. Zehner, 30, son of Mark and Peggy M. Zehner of Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Thanks to the generous support of the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, the Mass will be streamed live via the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel (https://vimeo.com/event/2470138) and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Facebook page (facebook.com/StCharlesSem/) beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Please contact Daniel Kearns with any technical concerns regarding the live stream coverage at 215-888-0305 (cell).

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Background on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary

Founded in 1832, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has been forming men for priestly service in the Catholic Church for more than 190 years. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will be relocating to Lower Gwynedd Township. It includes the construction of a new chapel, and a student life center which will consist of a refectory, classrooms, library, administrative offices, fitness center and additional housing for seminarians and resident faculty. Its inauguration is scheduled for the 2024-2025 academic year. For more information on Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, please call 610-667-3394 or visit www.scs.edu, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram or YouTube.

About the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia 

The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ. Grounded in the principles of faith and service, CFGP meets the diverse needs of donors and Catholic institutions through charitable fund management and development consulting. Our services ensure an investment in the future of our faith. To learn more about CFGP, please visit https://thecfgp.org/.

Contact:

Jhoselyn Martinez
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747 (office)