Parish Priests

 

Reverend James T. McGuinn

 Pastor, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, and Director of Newman Apostolates at the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University

Fr. James McGuinn, new Pastor of St. Agatha-James Parish, who will also oversee both Newman Centers.  Fr. Jim was ordained in 1988 as a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and his assignments have included parish work – most recently as Pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Manayunk and teaching high school. Fr. Jim enjoys going to the gym, horseback riding, reading and studying leadership and management.

Fr. McGuinn can be contacted at the rectory

Fr. George was ordained in 1977 and has since served in several parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including Sacred Heart in South Philadelphia, St. Anne's in Pheonixville, and St. Cecilia in Fox Chase. Almost all of his assignments have been to parishes with hospital ministries. In 1996 he was named Parochial Vicar at Saint Agatha - Saint James, where his primary duty is to minister to Catholic patients in the area hospitals.  He also coordinates acolytes and Eucharistic ministers and is involved with the parish Structures Committee for church restoration.

Fr. George can be contacted at the rectory.

Reverend augusto concha

Ordained 1972, Parochial Vicar with status of Senior Priest, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia, with responsibility for hospital ministry within the parish.                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Fr. Concha can be contacted at the rectory.

Reverend Jaehwa John Lee

Ordained 2007, Parochial Vicar, Saint Agatha/Saint James Parish, Philadelphia, and Chaplain for the Drexel University Newman Apostolate

Fr. Lee can be contacted at the rectory.