Welcome!

The Saints Simon and Jude Knights of Columbus Council #11564 is a men's Catholic organization focused on the Four Principles of the Order, that of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We pride ourselves as Catholic men in promoting these Four Pillars of strength by providing our time, talent and a dedicated commitment to Six service areas:

The Catholic Church and Priests (“our faith”),
The Family (“our core foundation”) ,
The Youth (”our Future”),
Our Brother Knights (“to believe in each other”),
Pro Life (“that life is sacred”) and
The Community (“to reach out to others”).

Sharing The Good News

WITH PRAISE and GRATITUDE TO ALMIGHTY GOD
THE ARCHDIOCESE of PHILADELPHIA
ANNOUNCES THE ORDINATION
TO THE SACRED ORDER of DEACON

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

       Gerald J. Cassidy Kenneth L. Cavara
Henry C. Fila Franz N. Fruehwald
  Matthew A. Horvath        Gregg W. Hoyer
James V. Nash Mark D. Nowakowski
Paul F. Stoyell-Mulholland         Mark A. Tobin
   Thomas N. Verna

DIOCESE of MYMENSINGH, BANGLADESH
Prodip P. Mrong

CONGREGATION of THE MISSION
Erik R. Sánchez, C.M.

THROUGH THE IMPOSITION of HANDS
and THE INVOCATION of THE HOLY SPIRIT BY
The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
ARCHBISHOP of PHILADELPHIA

SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA of SAINTS PETER and PAUL
and THE SHRINE of SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL

18th STREET and THE BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PARKWAY, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Due to COVID-19 occupancy restrictions this event is not open to the public but will be livestreamed so the faithful can unite in this joyous occasion. Watch the Mass live at https://vimeo.com/424912591 or on the seminary’s Facebook page.