How is being a priest different from any other job?  When does a priest clock out and no longer act as a priest during his day?  Father Carbonaro explains in this video how the priesthood is more like a marriage than a career path.

Many Catholics have “their pew,” where they sit for Mass every week.  But what is it like to stand at the altar?  What is like to hold the bread and wine as they become the very Body and Blood of our Lord?  Father Carbonaro reflects on the experience of celebrating Mass – the spiritual center […]

In May 2023, seven courageous men laid down their lives, becoming priests of Philadelphia. Watch and listen to their testimony of how God's grace helped them to Heed the Call.

Speaking to a group of his peers in July 1923, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati identified three keys to Christian life: prayer, action, and sacrifice. This film brings Frassati's speech to life and shows its enduring relevance even a century later.

God speaks to each of us personally.  Coming to recognize His voice, however, is difficult, and it is sometimes hard to distinguish His voice from our own thoughts. As an experienced spiritual director, Father Carbonaro is a good guide for deciphering the difference.  In this video, he explains the key ingredients for hearing and discerning […]

What is Spiritual Fatherhood? with Father Dennis Carbonaro

Discernment Group at Archbishop Wood High School - Questions | Discussion | Insight A relaxed opportunity to ask questions and discuss five important topics related to the sacred priesthood. Fridays from 7:40 to 8:15 AM beginning on February 17th. Open to all young men in 11th & 12th grades at Archbishop Wood We will read […]

Discernment Group at Regina Luminis Academy - Questions | Discussion | Insight A relaxed opportunity to ask questions and discuss five important topics related to the sacred priesthood. Five-week Session on Mondays from 11:14 to 11:57 AM beginning on February 27th. Open to all young men in 11th & 12th grades at RLA. We will […]

"Quo Vadis, Domine" Legend has it that as St. Peter fled Rome to escape persecution, he encountered Jesus along the way, bearing the cross. Peter asked Jesus "quo vadis, domine?" or "Where are you going?" When Jesus answered, "To be crucified again", Peter understood that he must return to Rome to follow the footsteps of […]

Bulletin and pulpit announcements are a great way to get the attention of all parishioners.  We have designed a few announcements that are intended to quickly capture the attention of both parents and potential participants and spark their interest in registering for Quo Vadis.  You may also create your own announcements based on what you […]