Archbishop Pérez’s Statements and Pastoral Messages
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Reverend Monsignor William E. Koenig as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington
I was filled with great joy to learn that Pope Francis appointed Reverend Monsignor William E. Koenig as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Ramadan!
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasion of Passover
In the name of the people of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send warm greetings as you prepare to celebrate the holy days of Passover!
Declaración Del Reverendicimo Nelson J. Pérez Al Ser Nombrado Miembro De La Comisión Pontificia Para América Latina Por El Papa Francisco
Con el corazón lleno de alegría, supe que el Papa Francisco me ha designado para servir como miembro de la Comisión Pontificia para América Latina
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Upon Being Named a Member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America by Pope Francis
With a heart full of joy, I learned that Pope Francis has appointed me to serve as a member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Statement Of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day And The Formation Of The Commission On Racial Healing
Today, we join with others across the nation in commemorating the life and ministry of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, perhaps more than ever before, all of us need to deeply reflect on his message of peacefully yet persistently seeking racial equality and justice for all.
Declaración Del Reverendo Nelson J. Pérez Con Motivo De La Celebración Del Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Y La Formación De La Comisión De Sanación Racial
Hoy, nos unimos a otros a través de la nación para conmemorar la vida y el ministerio del reverendo Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Este año, quizás más que nunca, todos necesitamos reflexionar profundamente sobre su mensaje de la busca pacífica pero persistente de la igualdad racial y la justicia para todos; mi sincera esperanza […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Yesterday’s Violent Protests at the United States Capitol
Like so many Americans, I watched the violent protests and vandalism unfold in the United States Capitol with shock and dismay.
Declaración Del Reverendísimo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre Las Violentas Protestas De Ayer En El Capitolio De Los Estados Unidos
Como tantos estadounidenses, vi con desconcierto y consternación las violentas protestas y el vandalismo que se desarrollaron en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. Ayer fue un día verdaderamente triste para nuestro país, un día que espero y oro que nunca se repita. En medio de nuestro dolor compartido, debemos recordar que lo que vimos no […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Reverend Monsignor Larry Kulick as the New Bishop of Greensburg
I was filled with great joy this morning to learn that the Holy Father has appointed Monsignor Larry Kulick, a native of Western Pennsylvania, as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.