I was deeply saddened to learn of the gun violence that erupted in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia this afternoon shattering an Eid al-Fitr celebration marking the conclusion of Ramadan. On behalf of the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt prayers and expressions of […]

Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send peaceful greetings as you observe Ramadan. As the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue expressed, “We, Christians and Muslims, are called to be bearers of hope, for the present life and for the life to come, and […]

Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings and prayerful best wishes to the Asian Catholic Community who recently ushered in the Lunar New Year.

On Monday, we will join with others throughout the country to commemorate the extraordinary legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mr. McCloskey was a Catholic philanthropist and Philadelphia business leader who exhibited the true spirit of Missionary Discipleship throughout his life.

Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Tradition, Together with the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I write to extend prayerful best wishes as you celebrate the Festival of Lights in all of its beauty. In this time of great uncertainty throughout the world, the Hanukkah menorah reminds us of the enduring triumph of light […]

I was deeply saddened to learn that Officer Richard Mendez of the Philadelphia Police department was shot and killed while serving our city in the line of duty.

Me entristeció profundamente enterarme de que el official Richard Méndez del Departamento de Policía fue asesinado a tiros mientras servía a nuestra ciudad en el cumplimiento del deber.

Este fin de semana, vi con profundo dolor cómo Israel fue atacado repentinamente por Hamas y el conflicto armado se intensificó con gran ferocidad; la paz en Tierra Santa, que es sagrada para cristianos, judíos y musulmanes, ha sido una vez más violentamente destruida por los terroristas. En los últimos días, las noticias han detallado […]

This weekend, I watched with deep sorrow as Israel was attacked suddenly by Hamas and armed conflict intensified with great ferocity. Peace in the Holy Land, which is sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, has once again been violently shattered by terrorists. Over the past few days, news reports have detailed unspeakable atrocities and great […]