Ordination Permanent Deacons on May 9th, 2026

Join us in celebrating a momentous occasion as five men are ordained as permanent deacons this Saturday, May 9th at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. This special Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Perez

On Saturday, May 9, Archbishop Pérez will ordain three men as deacons for the archdiocese, in a special Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica at 10:00 am.  I hope that you will take some time today to pray for them and for their families:

Kevin J. Kelly, from St. Bernadette Parish, Drexel Hill
John A. Milius, from Annunciation B.V.N. Parish, Havertown, and his wife, Donna
Shawn P. Terkhorn, from Corpus Christi Parish, Lansdale, and his wife, Carol

 Let us come together to support and pray for these men as they embark on their new journey in service to our community and faith.