A New Reality and a Homecoming: Fr. James Muscatella’s First Mass

Father James Muscatella celebrated his first Mass as a priest at his home parish, Parish of the Holy Family in Gates, on June 30, 2024, one day after his ordination to the priesthood. The Catholic Courier’s Gina Capellazzi caught up with Father Muscatella to find out what the experience was like for him as a newly ordained priest. He shared how the reality and perspective of his new role impacted him and solidified his new identity as a priest.
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