Archbishop Pérez’s Statements and Pastoral Messages
Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre la Canonización de Los Beatos Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati en el 2025
Mi corazón se llenó de gran alegría al saber que el papa Francisco canonizará como santos a los beatos Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati el próximo año. Esta noticia inicia una gran celebración para la Iglesia universal y especialmente para los jóvenes católicos. El beato Carlo será el primer santo de la generación del […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati in 2025
My heart was filled with great joy to learn that Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati as saints next year! This news ushers in great celebration for the Universal Church and especially for young Catholics. Blessed Carlo will be the first saint from the Millennial Generation and Blessed Pier […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Approach of the 2024 General Election
As American citizens we hold a precious right to elect the persons who will govern and serve our communities. It comes with a personal responsibility to cast our votes with fully formed consciences. The teachings of the Catholic Church offer all citizens a path for living daily life with dignity, and a guide for Catholics […]
Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Destruction Caused by Hurricane Milton
With millions of people in the American south already reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene, central Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Milton as it made landfall yesterday. Once again, our nation has witnessed the loss of precious lives and widespread destruction of homes and businesses with heavy hearts. We are deeply saddened by […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter To Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Community Following Devastating School Fire
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My heart sank with deep sorrow when I learned of the fire that devastated one of the Saint Francis of Assisi school buildings late yesterday afternoon. This moment is one of pain and anxiety for your community and I have been praying for you intensely. In the midst of […]
Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Destruction Caused by Hurricane Helene
My heart is deeply pained to see Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction in the southern United States stretching from Florida through Appalachia. Many precious lives have been cut short. Many homes, businesses, and communities have been obliterated. I encourage everyone to be a beacon of hope for those left standing in the wake of this […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community as It Observes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, I write to extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the coming weeks. I am especially mindful of the tragic anniversary of the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and the […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Retirement of Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. and the Appointment of Bishop Richard G. Henning as Archbishop-Designate of Boston
Cardinal O’Malley shepherded the Church in Boston for 21 years with remarkable wisdom, creative vision, prayerfulness, and abiding love for the souls entrusted to his care.
Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Tras La Violencia En Un Mitin Político En Pensilvania Hoy
Me sentí muy triste y profundamente consternado al enterarme del tiroteo que tuvo lugar hoy durante la reunión con el expresidente Donald Trump en Butler, Pensilvania Hago un llamado a la gente de la Iglesia en Filadelfia para que se unan a mí en oración por la rápida recuperación del expresidente Trump y del participante […]
Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Following Violence at Political Rally in Pennsylvania Today
I was deeply saddened and dismayed to learn of the shooting that took place today during a rally with former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. I call on the people of the Church in Philadelphia to join me in prayer for the swift recovery of Former President Trump and the attendee who was injured, […]