SCHOOL MINISTRY

 

The Office of School Ministry is the center of spirituality and religious support to the school community.  The School Minister leads the school community towards  an authentic response and commitment to the call of faith in Jesus Christ.  With the support of the Administration, the School Minister is to maintain a strong sense of commitment to the Catholic Church and its identity in a caring environment.  The School Minister is concerned for and committed to the spiritual well being of all Christian and non-Christian denominations.

 

 

 

Reverend Albert J. Santorsola, School Minister

Home Parish: Stella Maris Parish, Philadelphia
Elementary School – Stella Maris School
High School – Bishop Neumann High School
Undergraduate – Temple University ~ Bachelor of Science in Ed.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary ~ Masters of Divinity
Ordained May 17, 1986 by His Eminence John Cardinal Krol

Graduate Schools Attended:

  • Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary ~ Masters of Divinity

  • Saint Joseph University ~ Graduate Studies in Theology

  • Villanova University ~ Graduate Studies in Counseling

Clerical Assignments

  • Saint Donato Parish ~ Parochial Vicar

  • Saint John Neumann High School ~ Faculty

  • Saint Margaret Church, Narberth ~ Resident

  • Saint Justin Martyr Church, Penn Valley ~ Resident

  • Bishop McDevitt High School ~ School Ministry, Faculty

  • Our Lady Help of Christians, Abington ~ Resident

  • Presentation B.V.M. Church, Cheltenham ~ Current Residence

Liturgical Life and Responsibilities  More...

  • Retreats

  • Counseling

  • Penance Services during Advent and Lent

  • Opening of School Liturgy

  • Alumni Memorial Mass

  • Thanksgiving Liturgy

  • Foreign Language Mass

  • Christmas Service

  • Catholic Schools Week Liturgy

  • Communion Services

  • Ash Wednesday Services

  • Holy Week Liturgy

  • Commissioning of Eucharistic Ministers

  • May Crowning

  • Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary

  • Parents Appreciation Liturgy

  • Ring Mass

  • Baccalaureate Mass

  • Closing of School Liturgies

  • Spiritual Direction
     

Events

Opening of School Liturgy

Student Council Installation

Catholic Schools' Week 2008

Junior/Sophomore Retreat

Cardinal's Conference

Mary, Mother of God

 

Chapel and Liturgical Assistants

  • The Chapel is located on the third floor at the center of the school. 

  • This holy place is dedicated to Saint John Neumann.

  • The Chapel can be a quiet oasis in the hectic life of a high school.

  • Faculty and students assist the school minister in maintaining the chapel.

  • Faculty and students provide ministerial service during all liturgical celebrations.

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Chapel Schedule

  • Daily Mass – During Second Period

  • Communion Services during Advent and Lent

  • Classes are invited for prayer services and other liturgical functions

  • All are welcome for quiet prayer and meditation

  • Confessions Anytime Upon Request

Helpful Links

 

Email Father Santorsola

 

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