Archbishop Pérez’s Statements and Pastoral Messages
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Approach of the 2020 General Election
As Americans we hold a precious right to choose those who will govern. As Catholics, this privilege comes with a duty to vote with fully formed consciences as well as minds.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez upon the Naming of Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory to the College of Cardinals
In the name of the priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, on being named to College of Cardinals by Pope Francis.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti
I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Greetings to the Jewish Community in the Philadelphia Region on the Occasion of Rosh Hashanah
Greetings my sisters and brothers of the Jewish faith tradition as you celebrate the solemn observance of Rosh Hashanah!
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Hurricane Laura
I am stunned by the heartbreaking images of the devastation left by Hurricane Laura.
Declaración Del Reverendísimo Nelson J. Pérez En Relación Con La Muerte De George Floyd
Los corazones de los estadounidenses en todo el país están unidos en un luto colectivo tras la trágica, perturbadora e innecesaria muerte de George Floyd. En nombre del pueblo de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, expreso mi más sentido pésame y me uno a todos los que están luchando para hacer frente esta pesada carga de […]
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.