Greetings from Rev. James E. Goerner
My name is Fr. Jim Goerner. Allow me to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in West Reading. I graduated from Holy Name High School in 1975. After graduation I worked for John Wanamaker’s store outside of Reading for 10 years. I finally decided to answer God’s call and begin studies for the priesthood in 1985. I was ordained on May 15, 1993.
My priestly assignments have included being an assistant at: St. Catherine of Siena, Horsham 1993-1999, St Matthew, Philadelphia 1999 – 2007 and St. Bartholomew, Philadelphia 2007 – 2008. I have been a pastor at St. Bartholomew 2008 – 2011, St. Laurence, Upper Darby 2011 – 2013, St. Francis of Assisi 2013 – 2020, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Morton 2020 – 2024. Effective June 17, 2024, Archbishop Perez has assigned me to be pastor of St. Rose of Lima AND Administrator of Our Lady of Charity in Brookhaven.
Rev. James E. Goerner