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Rev. Msgr.

Joseph Prior

Adjunct Faculty, School of Theological Studies

• E-mail: msgr.jprior@scs.edu

EDUCATION
  • S.T.D.
  • S.S.L.
  • M.A.
  • M.Div.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Ordination to Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1990)
  • Pastor, Saint Dorothy parish, Drexel Hill, PA (2026-)
  • Dean, Region 11, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (first term ends June 30, 2025) (2022-2026)
  • Pastor, Our Lady of Grace Parish, Penndel, PA (2017-2026)
  • Adjunct Faculty, Cabrini University (2017)
  • Adjunct Faculty, LaSalle University (2012)
  • Field Education Supervisor, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (2010-)
  • Pastor, Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Lower Makefield, PA (2010-2017)
  • Rector, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (2004-2010)
  • Trustee and Secretary, Board of Trustees, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (2004-2010)
  • Chief Academic Officer, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (2002-2004)
  • Academic Dean, Theology Division, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary (2000-2002)
PUBLICATIONS
  • “Sancta Mater Ecclesia” in The Bible Documents, Liturgical Press, (Collegeville 2001).
  • The Historical Critical Method in Catholic Exegesis, Tesi Gregoriana 50, Rome 1999 (Dissertation), second printing 2003.
  • Monthly Commentary on the Sunday Readings, Catholic Standard and Times, Forth Sunday of each Month, June 2005 to 2012.
  • Weekly Commentary on the Sunday Readings, Catholicphilly.com (Archdiocese of Philadelphia weekly newsletter), 2012 to present.
  • Biblical Hermeneutics,” The Incarnate Word vol. 1 n. 1, June 2006, 43-62.
  • “The Historical Critical Method,” The Incarnate Word, June 2009, 593-608.
  • Bi-weekly Article in Crossroads, the diocesan newspaper for the Diocese of Lexington (Kentucky), January 2010 to 2017.
  • Review of The Diocesan Priest: Consecrated and Sent by David Bohr, in American Catholic Studies, Volume 121, No. 1, Spring 2010.
PRESENTATIONS
  • “Meaning in Suffering” Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton, 2000
  • “Introduction to the Four Gospels” St. Matthias Parish Lenten Series, 2000
  • “An Overview of Salvation History,” St. Matthias Parish Lenten Series, 2001
  • “Called to be Holy”, Catholic Life Congress, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, 2003
  • “An Introduction to the Bible and Bible Study,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2010
  • “The Prologue of the Fourth Gospel,” Saint John the Evangelist Paris, 2011
  • “A Walk with Jesus in His Passion,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2011
  • “The Agony in the Garden,” Saint Bede the Venerable Parish, 2011
  • “The Passion According to John,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2012
  • “Teaming Up to Teach the Faith,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2012
  • “The Magi,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2012
  • “The Shepherds,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2012
  • “Go to the Desert,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “Pentecost Lecture,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “Peter’s Denial,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “The Cross for Saint Paul,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “The Thrill of Hope,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “The Light Shines in the Darkness,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2013
  • “Jerusalem, My Happy Home,” Saint John the Evangelist, 2014
  • “Mary, Arc of the Covenant,” Saint John the Evangelist, 2014
  • “God, the Father of Mercies,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2014
  • “Make Me and Instrument of Your Peace,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2015
  • “Your Faith Has Saved You,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2015
  • “Your Sins are Forgiven,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2015
  • “Father, Forgive Them,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2016
  • “Have Mercy on Me O Lord,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2016
  • “The Triumph of Mercy,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2016
  • “Thy Kingdom Come,” Our Lady of Grace, 2018
  • “The Light Shines in the Darkness,” Our Lady of Grace, 2019
  • “Jerusalem, My Happy Home,” Our Lady of Grace, 2019
  • “Dare to Hope,” Our Lady of Grace, 2020
  • “O Happy Fault,” Our Lady of Grace, 2020
  • “Penance: Sanity, Sanctity and Sacrament,” Our Lady of Grace, 2021
  • “Journey to the Desert,” Our Lady of Grace, 2021
  • “When we eat this bread,” Our Lady of Grace, 2021
  • “Renewed in Hope,” Our Lady of Grace, 2022
  • “Have Mercy on Me O Lord,” Our Lady of Grace, 2022
  • “The Perfect Sacrifice of Praise,” Our Lady of Grace 2023
  • “Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving, Not Just for Lent,” Saint John the Evangelist Parish, 2024
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
  • The Catholic Biblical Association of America (1998-Present)
  • Society of Biblical Literature (1999-2010)
  • College Theology Society (2000-2010)
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS

LECTURES:

  • “The Historical Critical Method in Catholic Exegesis,” Fulton Sheen Lecture Series, Washington, DC, February 2006.
  • “Biblical Hermeneutics,” Fulton Sheen Lecture Series, Washington, DC, February 2006.
  • Rector’s Conferences, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary, 2005-2010
  • “The Third Mission Journey of St. Paul (Acts 18:23-21:14),” Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Spring Priests’ Workshop, 2003.
  • “Psalm 41 and the Question of Human Suffering,” Catholic-Jewish Leadership Council, 2002.
  • “Biblical Hermeneutics Workshop,” Archdiocese of Philadelphia Permanent Diaconate, 2004 to 2012.
  • “Humility in Christian Discipleship,” Daughters of Saint Paul Bookstore – Year of Saint Paul Lecture Series, March 16, 2009.

RETREATS/DAYS OF RECOLLECTION:

  • Advent Retreat, Sister of Mercy of Merion, Mother House, 2004
  • Summer Day of Recollection, Seminarians of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Summer 2005
  • Forty Hours, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Southampton, 2022
  • Forty Hours (one night), Saint Albert the Great, Huntingdon Valley, 2024 (sacrifice of the mass)
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