Bishop Chylinski to visit Bonner & Prendergast High School for Mass on April 29
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia responsible for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill for the celebration of Mass on April 29.
The event will begin at 8:15 a.m. at the school’s campus on North Lansdowne Avenue. Reverend Edward Kelly, who serves as the school’s Chaplain, will concelebrate alongside Bishop Chylinski.
During this Mass, thirteen students from the school’s Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program—who received their Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil earlier in April—will participate as readers and present offertory gifts. The school choir, led by Ms. Jami Green and Mr. Mike Campanile, will provide music for the service.
After Mass concludes, Bishop Chylinski is scheduled to meet with OCIA students and tour the school facilities.
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School describes itself as a diverse community rooted in Gospel values and dedicated to providing comprehensive education within an environment of acceptance and respect. More information about its programs can be found at bonnerprendie.com/.
According to the official website, the Archdiocese of Philedelphia provides outreach through agencies such as Nutritional Development Services and Catholic Social Services to support communities in need. The Archdiocese also features the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul as its main worship site according to its official website. As reported by its official website, it functions as a metropolitan see within Pennsylvania’s Roman Catholic Church structure and oversees suffragan dioceses across the state. The same source indicates that it serves more than 1.3 million Catholics throughout its area.
The broader mission includes spreading Gospel teachings, building strong faith communities, and supporting charitable initiatives focused on justice according to its official website. Nelson Pérez has served as tenth archbishop since his installation in 2020 according to information from their official site.
