Get To Know Us
Clergy
Staff
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Clergy
Fr. Matthew W. Guckin
Pastor
Father Guckin holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics from Penn State University and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, one of Father’s great pleasures is following Penn State football.
Fr. Shane M. Flanagan
Parochial Vicar
Father Flanagan, ordained in May 2023, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and both a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity in Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, Father Flanagan is a big Philly sports fan.
Deacon William J. Barrow
Permanent Deacon
Deacon William Barrow was ordained by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez in June 2022. He attended the University College in London and has a degree in electrical engineering. Deacon William and his wife, Sue, married in France and have eight children and one grandchild. Deacon William, who was born in Trinidad, currently works at Curtiss-Wright and loves to garden in his free time.
Deacon Charles D. Dern
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Charles Dern was ordained by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez in June 2025. He attended Drexel University in Philadelphia and has a degree in mechanical engineering. He also has a doctorate in moral theology from the Catholic University of America. Deacon Charles and his wife Geri have three children. He recently retired from ATS Scientific Products and is on the adjunct faculty of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s School of Theological Studies. He enjoys bicycling in his free time.
Parish Staff
Jeff Richards
Facilities Manager
Facilities Staff
James Parker
Matthew Erman
Bob Peluso
Tom McCambridge
Pastoral Council
Janice Perry
Kathleen Boucher
Mike Stefanski
Michael Stetler
Tracy Ogden
Sara Jane McFadden
Julianne Donahue
Fr. Matthew Guckin
Fr. Shane Flanagan
Deacon William Barrow
Dawn Parker
Mary Eileen Baltes
Deacon Charles Dern
Christine Weyer
Finance Council
Frank Johnston
John Shay
Dominic Visco
Cathee Thein
Joseph Hebert
Chris Kulesh
Pierre Cassigneul
Patrick Forst
Brian Perry
Chris Coloracci
John Fuhrmeister
Parish Registration
We would love for you to be a part of our Parish family. To learn more, please call our rectory to register.
If you have not yet been Baptized or Confirmed or would like to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, we ask you to consider signing up for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA).
Visit Us
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located in the heart of Doylestown Borough. Down the road from the restaurant district, our church is an essential piece of our historic town.
Our church's address is 235 East State Street Doylestown, PA 18901.
Our parish office is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The office is closed on major holidays. For more information, call us during business hours.
