WHO WE ARE

Rooted in the parish, reaching into the region

A regional ministry of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, a hub is designed to form the parish and surrounding community as missionary disciples so together, we can bring people home to Christ.
Rooted in St. Isidore Parish and animated by the Holy Spirit, the Hub unites prayer, formation and service to bring Christ’s compassionate love into the everyday places of life – our homes, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods.
In short, the Missionary Hub exists to go out and bring people home to Christ – whether for the first time or the first time in a long time.

WHO WE ARE

Rooted in the parish, reaching into the region

A regional ministry of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, a hub is designed to form the parish and surrounding community as missionary disciples so together, we can bring people home to Christ.
Rooted in St. Isidore Parish and animated by the Holy Spirit, the Hub unites prayer, formation and service to bring Christ’s compassionate love into the everyday places of life – our homes, workplaces, schools and neighborhoods.
In short, the Missionary Hub exists to go out and bring people home to Christ – whether for the first time or the first time in a long time.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Share Your Feedback With the Catholic Church of Philadelphia

To plan its future, the Church of Philadelphia is working with the Steier Group, a national Catholic fundraising firm, to conduct a campaign planning study. Please accept the invitation to share your feedback on the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s proposed plans. Impact the future of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia by taking our survey below.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

Share Your Feedback With the Catholic Church of Philadelphia

To plan its future, the Church of Philadelphia is working with the Steier Group, a national Catholic fundraising firm, to conduct a campaign planning study. Please accept the invitation to share your feedback on the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s proposed plans. Impact the future of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia by taking our survey below.

OUR MISSION

To awaken missionary discipleship throughout the region by uniting the Church’s pastoral, educational, and charitable ministries in a single, Spirit-led outreach that meets people where they are – within parishes and beyond.

OUR VISION

To see every person encounter the living Christ and discover the joy of belonging to His Church. We envision vibrant, connected communities where the Gospel is lived and shared daily – in homes, towns, workplaces and all the places where life unfolds.

OUR MISSION

To awaken missionary discipleship throughout the region by uniting the Church’s pastoral, educational, and charitable ministries in a single, Spirit-led outreach that meets people where they are – within parishes and beyond.

OUR VISION

To see every person encounter the living Christ and discover the joy of belonging to His Church. We envision vibrant, connected communities where the Gospel is lived and shared daily – in homes, towns, workplaces and all the places where life unfolds.

YOU’RE INVITED

pray with us online each week

Everyone is welcome to join us on Zoom throughout the week to pray, or just to step back from our busy schedules to rest in a prayerful space. No cameras, no conversations — just prayer.

Evening Prayer

Every Monday Evening
6:30PM
Zoom link sent via email

The Rosary

Every Thursday
12:00PM
Zoom link sent via email

YOU’RE INVITED

pray with us online each week

Everyone is welcome to join us on Zoom throughout the week to pray, or just to step back from our busy schedules to rest in a prayerful space. No cameras, no conversations — just prayer.

Evening Prayer

Every Monday Evening
6:30PM
Zoom link sent via email

The Rosary

Every Thursday
12:00PM
Zoom link sent via email

TRUST & Hope

The Missionary Hub as a regional ministry of the catholic church of philadelphia

In his 2025 pastoral letter, Archbishop Nelson Perez calls the Church to a renewed spirit of trust and hope, inviting the faithful to move from maintenance to mission – to reawaken the joy of the Gospel and bring Christ’s love to the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

TRUST & Hope

The Missionary Hub as a regional ministry of the catholic church of philadelphia

In his 2025 pastoral letter, Archbishop Nelson Perez calls the Church to a renewed spirit of trust and hope, inviting the faithful to move from maintenance to mission – to reawaken the joy of the Gospel and bring Christ’s love to the ordinary rhythms of daily life.

THE TEAM

Father Ken Brabazon

St. Isidore Pastor

Father Ken, a native of South Philadelphia, studied at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (2003-2011) and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on May 21, 2011. Fr. Ken has served the faithful of the Archdiocese in various capacities and has enjoyed a variety of pastoral assignments since his ordination. Trusting in the heavenly intercession of St. Isidore—the humble worker and powerful intercessor—Fr. Ken is overjoyed to be entrusted with the pastoral care of souls as the parish priest of Quakertown.

nina Marie Corona, D. Min.

Hub Director | ncorona@archphila.org

Nina Marie Corona, D.Min., is a Catholic author and founder of AFIRE Ministries, a nonprofit that integrates faith and science to foster spiritual formation, healing, and hope. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Fordham University, a master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Loyola University Chicago, a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from Muhlenberg College, and certification in alcohol and drug counseling from Villanova University. Her ministry began with We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction, a widely used educational video series that led to the founding of AFIRE Ministries. Nina also serves as Director of the Missionary Hub at St. Isidore Parish in Quakertown for the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, forming missionary disciples and strengthening community outreach. She is the author of When on Earth and Clear Bear, and her doctoral research inspired Graced Collaboration, a forthcoming evidence-based addiction recovery program rooted in Ignatian spirituality.

Alyson Maguire

Hub Missionary | almaguire@archphila.org

Bio coming soon!

Robert Pascale

Hub Missionary | rpascale@archphila.org

Bio coming soon!

THE TEAM

Father Ken Brabazon

St. Isidore Pastor

Father Ken, a native of South Philadelphia, studied at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (2003-2011) and was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on May 21, 2011. Fr. Ken has served the faithful of the Archdiocese in various capacities and has enjoyed a variety of pastoral assignments since his ordination. Trusting in the heavenly intercession of St. Isidore—the humble worker and powerful intercessor—Fr. Ken is overjoyed to be entrusted with the pastoral care of souls as the parish priest of Quakertown.

nina Marie Corona, D. Min.

Hub Director | ncorona@archphila.org

Nina Marie Corona, D.Min., is a Catholic author and founder of AFIRE Ministries, a nonprofit that integrates faith and science to foster spiritual formation, healing, and hope. She holds a Doctor of Ministry from Fordham University, a master’s degree in Christian Spirituality from Loyola University Chicago, a bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from Muhlenberg College, and certification in alcohol and drug counseling from Villanova University. Her ministry began with We Thirst: Christian Reflections on Addiction, a widely used educational video series that led to the founding of AFIRE Ministries. Nina also serves as Director of the Missionary Hub at St. Isidore Parish in Quakertown for the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, forming missionary disciples and strengthening community outreach. She is the author of When on Earth and Clear Bear, and her doctoral research inspired Graced Collaboration, a forthcoming evidence-based addiction recovery program rooted in Ignatian spirituality.

Alyson Maguire

Hub Missionary | almaguire@archphila.org

Bio coming soon!

Robert Pascale

Hub Missionary | rpascale@archphila.org

Bio coming soon!

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REflections

for any season of life

Encouragement, spiritual pep talks and opportunities to reflect on life.

  • The Door To God

    Outside the doors of our offices at the Missionary Hub at St. Isidore hangs a poem titled “I Stand by the Door,” written by Sam Shoemaker. It’s a gentle reminder […]

REflect

Reflective writings for any season of life

Encouragement, spiritual pep talks and opportunities to reflect on life.

  • The Door To God

    Outside the doors of our offices at the Missionary Hub at St. Isidore hangs a poem titled “I Stand by the Door,” written by Sam Shoemaker. It’s a gentle reminder […]

REACH OUT

questions, ideas, struggles and anything in between

An open invitation to be received and given a space to share whatever it is you may be experiencing is always present. We’re here to walk with you.

NINA MARIE CORONA
Hub Director
ncorona@archphila.org

ALYSON MAGUIRE
Hub Missionary
almaguire@archphila.org

REACH OUT

questions, ideas, struggles and anything in between

An open invitation to be received and given a space to share whatever it is you may be experiencing is always present. We’re here to walk with you.

NINA MARIE CORONA
Hub Director
ncorona@archphila.org

ALYSON MAGUIRE
Hub Missionary
almaguire@archphila.org