The Reverend Mr. Peter Nho V. Nguyen is set to be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., of Philadelphia. The ordination ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.

Deacon Nguyen, who hails from Saint Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield and was born in Vietnam, is one of seven children from a devout Catholic family. He will celebrate his First Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Hatfield.

Reverend John C. Nguyen, Pastor of Saint Maria Goretti Parish in Hatfield, will participate in the Mass and deliver the homily.

CatholicPhilly recently featured Deacon Nguyen's story under the title “A Mother’s Prayer in Vietnam Realized as Son Becomes New Priest in Philadelphia.”

The Ordination Class of 2025 for the Church of Philadelphia includes five men. After their ordination, most will be assigned to serve as parochial vicars within archdiocesan parishes.

The ordination Mass will be streamed live thanks to support from the Catholic Charities Appeal. Viewers can access it via the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel or Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s Facebook page starting at 10:00 a.m.

For any technical issues with the live stream coverage, Daniel Kearns can be contacted at 215-888-0305.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has been preparing men for priestly service since its founding in 1832 and currently enrolls 139 seminarians. It relocated to Lower Gwynedd Township in 2024 to enhance its formation programs with modern facilities.

The Catholic Charities Appeal supports nearly a million people annually through various organizations and ministries across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Since its inception in 1958, it has provided vital assistance throughout Philadelphia and surrounding counties.