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Father DeLacy was born in Delaware County and attended St. George grade school and was involved with the CYO and then Msgr. Bonner High School, where he played soccer and basketball. He attended West Chester University for a degree in accounting and was associated with the Neumann Center, coached CYO Volleyball (where he won two championships but should have won three), and became the Youth Minister. After graduation, he worked for a year and taught CCD. Despite his great efforts to fight and resist God’s plan, he responded to God’s call to enter the St. Charles Seminary. He was ordained a priest in 2004 and was assigned to SS. Peter and Paul Parish while also leading retreats for the Malvern Retreat House and for Rachel’s Vineyard. He then served as the School Minister at Archbishop Carroll High School and Pope John Paul II High School. He was then appointed as the Vocation Director for the Diocesan Priesthood for eight years. In 2021, Archbishop Perez made him his Vicar for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults.
Fun facts about Father Delacy are that he has gained outstanding proficiency in conducting ice breakers and playing Beer Pong (with water). Father does not enjoy musical talent. You may contact Fr. DeLacy at [email protected] or 215-587-3979.
Andrea Hall (née Mueller) has served as the Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults in the Archdiocese since 2024. She recently completed a Master of Science inChurch Management from Villanova University, further preparing her to serve the Church through effective and mission-driven leadership.
In addition to her role with the Office, Andrea has been actively involved with the Philadelphia Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), serving as both Director of Fellowship and Service and more recently as the Director of Evangelization. She has previously served as a resident service leader of Blessed Sarnelli Community (BSC) ministering to the poor and abandoned of Kensington, Philadelphia over recent years.
Before joining the OMYA, she worked as a management consultant with PwC in its People Analytics practice, helping organizations improve employee engagement and organizational effectiveness through research and data-driven insights.
Originally from Virginia, Andrea Hall is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in Spanish and English, followed by a Master’sdegree in Experimental Psychology. During her time at Saint Joseph’s University, Andrea served in campus ministry and a variety of service initiatives.
Andrea is married to her husband Austin and is the joyful mother of her son, Ignatius.
Reverend Timothy Tarnacki, is a priest of the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit, also known as Pauline Fathers and Brothers. He was born in Poland and immigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 12. He grew up in Stamford, Connecticut, and joined the Paulines by starting his postulancy after graduating high school in 2008.
Father Tarnacki attended the Pauline Seminary and the Pontifical University of Saint John Paul II in Krakow, Poland. He graduated with a Master’s Degree in Theology, specializing in Biblical Exegesis. He made his final religious vows in 2015 at the Marian Shrine in Czestochowa, Poland. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 19, 2016 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown, PA.
Following ordination, Father Tarnacki began ministering at the Shrine. Since that time, he has been particularly involved with the Shrine’s youth and young adult ministry, being the co-founder of Czestochowa Young Adults (CYA) group. He has also ministered at the Shrine in various capacities; as the Shrine’s media coordinator; as the chaplain and theology teacher for the homeschooling community.
Father Tarnacki was also the chaplain at the Holy Family University in Philadelphia.
Father Tarnacki continues to serve as the Vocation Director of the American Province of the Pauline Fathers and Brothers.
In 2023, Father Tarnacki was appointed by Archbishop Nelson Perez as the Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
In 2025, Father Timothy Tarnacki has obtained his Doctor of Ministry degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C., specializing in evangelization.
You can reach Fr, Timothy at [email protected] or 215-587-4544.
Eucharistic Host with Rays: The Eucharistic symbol in this logo emphasizes that the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life (Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, no. 11). The Eucharist gathers the young adult community together and is truly in the center of it. “In the many transitions that young people face, they should be able to find a ‘home’ wherever Mass is celebrated (USCCB, Listen, Teach, Send). By pointing young people toward the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and inviting them to active participation in a Eucharistic community, we offer young people an encounter with the Lord who is always present, mercifully understanding, and the source of all healing. (USCCB, Listen, Teach, Send)
Open Hands: Open hands are a symbol of prayer and openness to receive God’s grace. Hands that are lifted are a common Biblical image of prayer, “I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands, calling on your name” (Psalm 63:5). The open hands in gesture of prayer are a reminder for young adults that prayer is the foundation of a life of discipleship. As Pope Francis addressed the young people, he said to them: “Hope is nurtured by prayer. Prayer preserves and renews hope. It helps fan the spark of hope into flame.” Open hands are also a symbol of good works, especially done in service to others, as Jesus reminded us: “Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Matthew 25:40).
Shield Outline: The shield is often used in Christian iconography to represent faith. Portraying faith as a shield is a reminder that amidst spiritual and worldly battles, young adults can find their identity, belonging and strength in their relationship with the Lord, “the Lord is my strength and my shield” (Psalm 28:7). This symbol of a shield also invites young adults, as St. Paul wrote to the Ephesians, to “hold faith as a shield, to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one” (Ephesians 6:16). By holding faith as a shield, young adults are reminded: “Please, do not leave it to others to be protagonists of change. You are the ones who hold the future!” (Francis, Christus Vivit, no. 174)
Dove: The open hands also resemble the shape of a dove. A descending dove is a common symbol of the Holy Spirit, as we learn in the Gospel of Matthew, that as Jesus was baptized, “the heavens were opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove coming upon him” (Matthew 3:16). The Holy Spirit gathers young adults together in the Church and leads them on a mission, to become sent forth as missionary disciples. "Christ draws near to young people in order to listen to them, teach them, and send them forth, filled with the Holy Spirit to” (USCCB, Listen, Teach, Send) In this way, they can become, “protagonists of the revolution of charity and service.” (Francis, Christus Vivit, no. 174)
