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June 3, 2020

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases Inspirational And Instructional Videos Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released a series of inspirational and instructional videos as public Masses resume across the five-county region beginning the weekend of June 6-7, 2020.

June 2, 2020

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases “Back To Mass” Video Testimonies From Local Catholics Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) released video testimonies from local Catholics eagerly anticipating a return to the public celebration of Mass after their prolonged fast from the Eucharist as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related social restrictions.

May 29, 2020

USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests

WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.

May 29, 2020

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of George Floyd

The hearts of Americans across the country are joined together in collective mourning following the tragic, disturbing, and unnecessary death of George Floyd.

May 28, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Pastoral Letter On The Occasion Of The Solemnity Of Pentecost And Calls Catholics To Come Home To Church

In just a few days, we will celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost, the close of Easter Time. 

May 27, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Live Stream Mass for the Extended Pentecost Vigil with the Special Intention of Imploring an End to The COVID-19 Pandemic

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia are encouraged to virtually participate in the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost to implore an end to the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

May 23, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr

Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Eid al-Fitr! I wish to offer a greeting of peace and my congratulations on the conclusion of your month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy.

May 22, 2020

Statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Projected Resumption of the Public Celebration of Mass in the Five-County Region

In mid-March, the celebration of public Mass was suspended in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the obligation for the faithful to attend Mass was dispensed.