Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Two Men to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via
Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain two men to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Rite of Ordination will take place during Mass following the Liturgy of the Word.
Saturday, May 15, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Those being ordained are: Rev. Mr. Kenneth L. Cavara and Rev. Mr. Mark A. Tobin.
Each of the newly ordained priests will be assigned to a parish in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia where they will serve as parochial vicars. A parochial vicar is a priest appointed by the Archbishop to assist the pastor of a parish with his pastoral and administrative duties.
Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
The Mass will be streamed live via Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/, and Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/.
Direct link to live stream:
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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 180 years. In August 2020, the seminary reported an overall enrollment of 154 seminarians. Saint Charles’ seminarian population is becoming increasingly diverse with approximately 30% of its students now coming from Asian, Latino, or African countries or nationalities. Of the 25 new seminarians, six are seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and there are 75 new or returning seminarians for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia studying at St. Charles. With the generosity of many, these young seminarians are able to successfully transform into the compassionate and loyal priests and inspiring leaders of tomorrow’s Church. For more information, visit www.scs.edu and on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, Instagram and YouTube.
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Editor’s Note: Individual news releases on each new priest are available at www.archphila.org. Photos are also available. Please contact Jhoselyn Martinez to request an official photograph at [email protected].
A press audio/video mult-box clean feed will be provided with multiple HD-SDI video (BNC) and mic/line (XLR) connections. Crews will need a live truck or recording device. Broadcast Media outlets will have parking space in the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center parking lot. The parking lot entrance is located on 17th Street.