Congratulations, Fr. Joe Campellone, OSFS
Fr. Joe Campellone, OSFS, was recently recognized for his service by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The House honored him with a well-deserved Citation and expressed gratitude for his commitment to the needs and concerns of his community.
Below you will find a transcript of the Citation to read more about Fr. Joe and his ministries over the years.
Fr. Joe was joined by Father Judge students, Senator Jimmy Dylan, City Councilmember Mike Driscoll, State Representative Ed Nielsen, and State Representative Pat Gallagher in celebrating the Citation.
The House of Representatives Citation
Whereas, The Reverend Joseph Campellone is being honored upon the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination; and
Whereas, A graduate of the Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales and De Sales School of Theology, Reverend Campellone began his tenure at Father Judge High School as Chaplain in 1996. He then served as President for fifteen years before being assigned as Major Gifts Officer in 2016. Additionally, he has served as an Education Consultant at Saint Basil Academy since 2017. Under his leadership, Father Judge High School has established a resource and learning center; a science, technology, engineering and mathematics program and center; wrestling, rugby, and robotics programs; the Judge Business Alliance; and the Annual Community Rallies, which bring together Lincoln High School, Saint Hubert's High School and Father Judge High School. Active in his community, Reverend Campellone is involved with the Beacon Point Treatment Center, Fort Freedom, the Philadelphia North Academic Council of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Board of Limited Jurisdiction, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Pennsylvania Society, the Union League of Philadelphia and the Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc., Board. Additionally, he is the founder of the Live Today Well Program for Public School Students and the Overtime with Christ Program.
Now therefore, the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania extends warm congratulations to the Reverend Joseph Campellone upon his well-deserved recognition; expresses gratitude for his commitment to the needs and concerns of his community; offers best wishes for a very happy and rewarding future;
And directs that a copy of this citation, sponsored by the Honorable Michael J. Driscoll on November 15, 2021, be transmitted to the Reverend Joseph Campellone, 3301 Solly Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 16136.