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Archbishop Charles J. Chaput
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Appointment of Reverend Joseph L. Coffey as Auxiliary Bishop-elect for the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA
It was announced today in Rome that Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Joseph L. Coffey a bishop. Bishop-elect Coffey is a long-serving chaplain in the United States Navy with the rank of Commander. He will serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, following his episcopal ordination.
Today marks a moment of great joy for our local Church. This appointment by the Holy Father continues a long and generous tradition of episcopal service to the Universal Church by priests from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It also demonstrates Pope Francis’ confidence in Bishop-elect Coffey, who has served with faithful devotion for many years.
Bishop-elect Coffey was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1996. While a parish priest, he became a chaplain for the United States Naval Reserve. In 2001, he was assigned as a full-time military chaplain with the United States Navy and has spent the vast majority of his priesthood ministering to the men and women serving our country around the world. I’m proud of his faithful service to our Church and our country.
As Bishop-elect Coffey prepares to begin his episcopal ministry, I offer him heartfelt congratulations on behalf of the priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. I’m confident that he will carry out his duties with great energy, compassion, zeal, and fidelity and I pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen him as a successor of the Apostles.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio and all of God’s people in the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA are receiving a gift from the Holy Father in the person of Bishop-elect Coffey.
+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
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Reading 1 1 Pt 5:1-4Responsorial Psalm Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6Gospel Mt 16:13-19
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Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Recently, parishioner Helen Hoffner talked to EWTN about her new book, "Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia." She especially discussed the origins of things like praying to St. Anthony to find lost items.
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Blessing of the Animals 2018
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Blessing of the Animals 2018
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Choir @ Phillies Game!!
The Philadelphia Phillies have sent over their official video of our Youth and Adult Choir performing the National Anthem before the game on June 29th!! Enjoy!!
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