Photos & Audio: Remembering Fr. Ken Phillips, TOR, MS
Posted on: January 9, 2026
Family, friends, members of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular (TOR), Province of the Immaculate Conception, and colleagues of Fr. Ambrose (Ken) Phillips, including some from Saint Luke Institute in Silver Spring, Maryland, gathered at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 for his Mass of Christian Burial. The presider and homilist for the liturgy was Fr. Frank Scornaienechi, TOR Provincial. Stephen Carroll, LCPC, Director of Continuing Care and Education at SLI, and longtime colleague of Fr. Ken offered words of eulogy at the conclusion of the liturgy.
Below are audio excerpts from the homily and eulogy. Fr. Ken is often referred to by his religious chosen name, “Ambrose.” Audio quality is limited due to echo. Also below are photos from the liturgy and church. Homily text in printed form available soon.
Homily Audio – Fr. Frank Scornaienechi, TOR
Eulogy Audio – Stephen Carroll, Ph.D., LCPC
Photos
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