Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Celebrates Palm Sunday And The Sacred Paschal Triduum At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul In A Private Manner

April 3rd, 2020

Although there will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord or the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the faithful from throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and all people of good will, are invited to take part virtually via a live streamed broadcast.

EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ CELEBRA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS Y EL TRIDUO PASCUAL SAGRADO EN LA CATEDRAL BASILICA DE LOS SANTOS PEDRO Y PABLO DE MANERA PRIVADA

April 3rd, 2020

Aunque no habrá celebraciones públicas del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor o del Sagrado Triduo Pascual, los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia de los cinco condados, y todas las personas de buena voluntad, están invitados a participar virtualmente a través de una transmisión en vivo.

Saint John’s Hospice Launches Initiative To Raise Funds for Expanded Services Due To Increase In Clients Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

March 31st, 2020

The initiative seeks to raise $30,000 by April 3rd to help Saint John’s Hospice provide additional support, resources, and expanded services to homeless men impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Nutritional Development Services Sponsors Feeding Sites for Children Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

March 30th, 2020

Nutritional Development Services is currently sponsoring 24 feeding sites throughout the region to ensure that children and youth aged 18 years or younger continue to have access to wholesome nourishing meals.

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Domestic Justice and Human Development Praises Lawmakers for Historic Emergency Legislation on Coronavirus Relief

March 30th, 2020

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, praised members of Congress and the President for passing and signing into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a historic package of emergency relief for those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.

USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message

March 30th, 2020

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi message today.

EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ ANUNCIA EL LANZAMIENTO DE «EL PODER DE LA FE Y LA ESPERANZA EN TIEMPO DE INCERTIDUMBRE: UN RETIRO VIRTUAL DE CUARESMA»

March 28th, 2020

El programa de retiro en línea de seis días es parte de la respuesta pastoral y temporal en curso de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia a la pandemia COVID-19 y ofrece un medio para que los fieles se preparen espiritualmente para el enfoque de la Semana Santa.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Launch Of “The Power Of Faith And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat”

March 27th, 2020

he six-day online retreat program is part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a means for the faithful to prepare spiritually for the approach of Holy Week.

Faithful From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Join Pope Francis’ Live Stream Prayer Service And Receive Extraordinary Urbi Et Orbi Blessing On Friday, March 27

March 26th, 2020

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to participate remotely in a prayer service that will be streamed live from Saint Peters Square

LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE FILADELFIA ANUNCIA GUÍAS LITURGICAS ADICIONALES PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DEL DOMINGO DE RAMOS Y EL SAGRADO TRIDUO PASCUAL

March 25th, 2020

Hoy, la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia (AOP, siglas en inglés) anunció que la directiva anterior del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez de suspender la celebración de las misas públicas en la Arquidiócesis se mantiene vigente hasta nuevo aviso.