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  • Clergy

    Fr. Matthew W. Guckin

    Pastor

    Father Guckin holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics from Penn State University and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, one of Father’s great pleasures is following Penn State football.


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    Fr. Shane M. Flanagan

    Parochial Vicar

    Father Flanagan, ordained in May 2023, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and both a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity in Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, Father Flanagan is a big Philly sports fan.


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    Fr. David P. O'Brien

    In-Residence

    Chaplain, Archbishop Wood & Lansdale Catholic

    Father O’Brien, ordained in 2019, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and both a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity in Theology from St. Charles Seminary.  Outside of Church, Father O’Brien enjoys outdoor activities like golf and being with family.

    Deacon William J. Barrow

    Permanent Deacon

    Deacon William Barrow was ordained by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez in June 2022. He attended the University College in London and has a degree in electrical engineering.  Deacon William and his wife, Sue, married in France and have eight children and one grandchild. Deacon William, who was born in Trinidad, currently works at Curtiss-Wright and loves to garden in his free time.

    Clergy

    Fr. Matthew W. Guckin

    Pastor

    Father Guckin holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics from Penn State University and a Master of Arts in Moral Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, one of Father’s great pleasures is following Penn State football.


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    Fr. Shane M. Flanagan

    Parochial Vicar

    Father Flanagan, ordained in May 2023, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and both a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity in Theology from St. Charles Seminary. Outside of Church, Father Flanagan is a big Philly sports fan.


    Fr. David P. O'Brien

    In-Residence

    Chaplain, Archbishop Wood & Lansdale Catholic

    Father O’Brien, ordained in 2019, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and both a Master of Arts and a Master of Divinity in Theology from St. Charles Seminary.  Outside of Church, Father O’Brien enjoys outdoor activities like golf and being with family.

    Deacon William J. Barrow

    Permanent Deacon

    Deacon William Barrow was ordained by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez in June 2022. He attended the University College in London and has a degree in electrical engineering.  Deacon William and his wife, Sue, married in France and have eight children and one grandchild. Deacon William, who was born in Trinidad, currently works at Curtiss-Wright and loves to garden in his free time.

    

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    Parish Staff

    Mr. Lyle Benner | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Deacon Lyle Benner

    General Manager

    215-348-4190

    busmgr@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Mrs. Cindy Balceniuk | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Mrs. Cindy Balceniuk

    Director of Religious Education

    215-345-7089

    cbalceniuk@ourladymtcarmelschool.org

    Mrs. Dawn Parker | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Mrs. Dawn Parker

    School Principal

    215-348-5907

    dparker@ourladymtcarmelschool.org

    Nicole Breeze | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Mary Eileen Baltes

    Director of Parish Engagement

    parishengagement@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Nicole Breeze | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Lori Guest

    Director of Parish Discipleship

    parishdiscipleship@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Nicole Breeze | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Mrs. Shelly O'Hara-Tapp

    Chair & Director of Liturgical Music

    215-348-4190

    soharatapp@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Nicole Breeze | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Mrs. Dawn Solly

    Youth Minister

    215-345-7089

    youthministry@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Joyce Raines | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Nicole Breeze

    Office Manager, Bookkeeper

    nbreeze@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Erica Rafferty | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Joyce Raines

    Parish Services Coordinator

    jraines@ourladymtcarmel.org

    Nicole Breeze | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Erica Rafferty

    Safe Environment Coordinator,

    St. Mary's Cemetery Manager

    Mr. Lyle Benner | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Lisa Fry

    Parish Secretary

    Jen Paterno

    Administrative Assistant

    John Terman (Facilities Mgr.) | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Jeff Richards

    Facilities Manager

    Facilities Staff

    Bob Peluso

    Tom McCambridge

    James Parker
    Matthew Erman

    Pastoral Council

    • Maria Evans
    • Janice Perry
    • Kathleen Boucher
    • Mike Stefanski
    • Michael Stetler
    • Tracy Ogden
    • Fr. Matthew Guckin
    • Fr. Shane Flanagan
    • Deacon William Barrow
    • Cindy Balceniuk
    • Dawn Parker
    • Lori Guest
    • Mary Eileen Baltes
    • Nicole Breeze
    Praying with Bible and Rosary | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Finance Council

    • Frank Johnston
    • John Shay
    • Dominic Visco
    • Cathee Thein
    • Joseph Hebert
    • Chris Kulesh
    • Pierre Cassigneul
    • Patrick Forst
    • Brian Perry
    • Chris Coloracci
    Praying with Bible and Rosary | Doylestown, PA | Our Lady of Mount Carmel

    Visit Us

    Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church is located in the heart of Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Down the road from the restaurant district, our church is an unmistakable and essential piece of this historic town.


    Our church's address is 235 E State St, Doylestown, PA 18901

    Our parish office is open weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The office is closed on major holidays. For more information, call our receptionist during business hours at (215) 348-4190.


    You can also get directions to the church using one of the following links:

    Parish Registration

    We would love for you to be a part of our Parish family. To learn more, please call our rectory at 215-348-4190 to register.


    If you have not yet been Baptized or Confirmed or would like to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, we ask you to consider signing up for the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA).

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