Throughout his remarkable lifetime, the Rev. James Kelly has baptized thousands of people, married thousands more, ministered ...

The longest-serving priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of his ordination and ...

At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and celebrates daily Mass The Rev. James Kelly baptized and married thousands of people, ministered to the ill at ...

The 100-year-old Kelly — who grew up wanting to be a priest — wakes up at dawn to celebrate Mass at the retirement living community that he now calls home. He listens to opera.

At 100, this globetrotting Catholic priest still bakes pies, enjoys opera and celebrates daily Mass By By LUIS ANDRES HENAO, Associated Press Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 10:04 AM ...

Born on Jan. 7, 1925, in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Roxborough to a devoutly Catholic family, Kelly's path to the priesthood seems ordained from the start. He loved attending church.

BLUE BELL, Pa. (AP) — Throughout his remarkable lifetime, the Rev. James Kelly has baptized thousands of people, married thousands more, ministered to the sick in hospitals, and traveled the ...