Mother Jessie Alejandro Making, Preserving History As She Gives Back To South Philadelphia

By Wakisha Bailey, CBS Philadelphia

February 25, 2022

A local Episcopal priest is doing more than just giving back to South Philadelphia. She’s making history, preserving history – all while continuing to fight for social justice.

According to the Church of The Crucifixion, love is action. Mother Jessie Alejandro always smiling and checking on others, but come Sunday, she’s dancing and worshipping for the lord.

In South Philly, this chaplain is making history as the first woman and Latina to become ordained as a priest within the Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia.

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