"I just want to be close to God,” said Father Dominic Mirenda recently, “I want to get to heaven and help everyone I meet get to heaven. Nothing else matters.”

The parish family of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish joyfully welcomes Father Mirenda as he begins his priestly ministry with us. A classmate of Father Charlie Cappelli and ordained this past Saturday, Father Mirenda brings with him a deep love for Jesus Christ and a sincere desire to help guide disciples through life and lead souls to heaven. Raised in Chester County as one of five children of Ted and Deb Mirenda, Father Mirenda’s faith, humility, and joyful spirit have already inspired many. We look forward to praying with him, learning with him, and growing together in faith as he begins this beautiful new chapter among us.

I am both humbled and grateful to Almighty God as He continues to bless our parish with holy young priests: from Father Brody to Father O’Brien to Father Flanagan and, now, with Father Mirenda. Let’s give thanks to God, for He has been so good to us!

Father Matthew Guckin

Pastor