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March 18, 2024

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes. Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday  March 24, 2024 – March 31, 2024 MASS SCHEDULE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Sunday, March 24, 2024 Palm Sunday […]

March 14, 2024

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secondary Schools to Open Their Doors to 7th Grade Students Throughout the Region For Universal Visitation Day

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a common Universal Visitation Day for all of its high schools throughout the five-county region.   Seventh grade students throughout the metropolitan area have the opportunity to explore one of the sixteen high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in depth.  This initiative provides prospective high school students with […]

March 14, 2024

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

The Mass will be streamed live via https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, Facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez, Facebook.com/ArchPhila, Facebook.com/pcmrphilly, and Facebook.com/TheCFGP. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Cultural Heritage Mass. Priests from 16 apostolates serving 36 parishes with distinct cultural and pastoral services will concelebrate this liturgy.   Saturday, March 16, 2023 Procession (2:00 p.m.) Mass […]

March 12, 2024

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on the Occasion of Ramadan

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 […]

March 11, 2024

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert

Sixty-four students representing Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2024 All Catholic Orchestra and to perform in the annual concert. This year’s All Catholic Orchestra, is under the direction of guest conductor, Professor Jiannan Cheng, the Director of Orchestras […]

March 9, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass

The theme for the 252nd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is Saint Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 10, 2024 prior to Philadelphia’s 252nd Saint […]

March 8, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community. The Mass will be offered for their intentions as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and […]