The Universal Church celebrates the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1. That date marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, set aside by the Church until October 4, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, to reflect on the goodness of God’s creation and the responsibility for […]

Today’s news of the horrific shooting of Catholic school students praying in their church in Minneapolis brings feelings of outrage and sadness to all people. The shock and deep sorrow over the murders of two innocent children, and the serious injuries sustained by many others, are intensified among Catholics as this senseless and evil act […]

Queridos hermanas y hermanos en Cristo: Informes recientes de noticias que detallan el arresto de inmigrantes en todo el país, incluida la región de Filadelfia, han producido un gran temor y desatado una amplia gama de otras emociones. Estos eventos han impactado a la comunidad migrante de maneras profundamente preocupantes. Estoy presenciando su dolor con […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,   Recent news reports detailing the arrest of immigrants throughout the country, including the Philadelphia region, have produced a great deal of fear and unleashed a broad range of other emotions. These events have impacted the migrant community in deeply troubling ways. I am witnessing your sorrow with great […]

“I was saddened to learn of the sudden death of Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt on the Feast of Pentecost.”

I was filled with great joy to learn that Pope Leo XIV appointed Most Reverend Mark A. Eckman as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. I have had the privilege of serving with him on the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference since his appointment in 2022 as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Bishop […]

My heart was burdened with great sorrow to learn of Wednesday night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC that resulted in the senseless death of two young adults working for the Israeli Embassy. In the name of the clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church by the College of Cardinals. On this historic occasion Catholics in the Philadelphia region and around the world rejoice abundantly! The election of our new Holy Father and his appearance on […]

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Al concluir la Iglesia universal la tradición de los novendiales con nueve días de oración por el feliz descanso del alma del papa Francisco, continuamos elevando nuestros corazones en gratitud por el don de su vida y ministerio petrino. La Iglesia de Filadelfia apreciará por siempre su tiempo con […]

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the Universal Church concludes the tradition of novendiales with nine days of prayer for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis, we continue to lift our hearts in gratitude for the gift of his life and Petrine ministry. The Church of Philadelphia will forever cherish his […]