Father Vincent G. Carpinelli, a priest of the Diocese of Camden for 40 years, will retire Dec. 1.
Most recently, Father Carpinelli, 67, served as senior priest at Sts. Peter and Paul, Turnersville, since October 2010. He was pastor of St. Mary, Rosenhayn (1997-2003); and Our Lady of Lourdes, Glassboro (2003-10).
Father Carpinelli, born in Philadelphia on Jan. 22, 1944, attended St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Md., and was ordained on May 22, 1971 by Bishop George H. Guilfoyle.
His first assignment was as parochial vicar at Mary, Mother of the Church in Bellmawr, where he served from 1971-74.
He also was parochial vicar of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Newfield, 1974-78; St. Bernadette, Northfield, 1978-85; St. Ann. Wildwood, 1985-89; St.
Francis of Assisi, Vineland, 1989-90; and St. Bridget, Glassboro, 1993-97.
He also served as chaplain of Cooper University Hospital, Camden; Priest Moderator for Project Rachel; secretary of the Padre Pio Shrine in Buena Borough; and as a member of the Marian Commission, the Liturgical Commission and the Presbyteral Council.














