Rev. Volodymyr Radko celebrated the Liturgy in Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia

On Sunday, May 8th, newly ordained priest of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia, Rev. Volodymyr Radko, celebrated his First Mass of thanksgiving in Roman Catholic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Ordained almost three months ago in Ukraine, Fr. Volodymyr is a graduate of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, which is the diocesan seminary of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Liturgy in the Byzantine-Ukrainian rite in Roman Catholic basilica was also an occasion to pray for peace in Ukraine.“In the Roman Church, as many of you know, today, the 4th Sunday of Easter, is also called Good Shepperd Sunday. This is a day when we pray for numerous vocations to the priesthood and certainly our prayers are enhanced as we are able to be joined by a newly ordained priest, Volodymyr. We pray for him, for the seminarians who are with us, and for many more vocations to the priesthood. We have a confidence that the Good Shepard, Who loves his flock, will listen to our prayers”, noted the rector of the cathedral Rev Gerald Dennis Gill in his sermon.