March 18, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Releases Video Pastoral Messages As Part Of The Ongoing Pastoral And Temporal Response Of The Archdiocese To The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic

As part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has dramatically impacted our lives and our communities, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has released a series of pastoral messages via social media and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (AOP) special COVID-19 resource page.

March 17, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Suspension Of All Public Masses In The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Effective At Noon Tomorrow

Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has suspended all public Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia effective at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th and until further notice.

March 17, 2020

El Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez anuncia la supensión de las misas públicas en la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia

Los párrocos, junto con todos aquellos que trabajan con ellos, estarán lo más atentos posible a todas las necesidades espirituales, pastorales y caritativas de las personas a las que sirven.

March 13, 2020

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Over the last several weeks, the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically impacted our lives and our communities.

March 13, 2020

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez Regarding The Death Of Swat Corporal James O’Connor

I was deeply saddened this morning to learn that SWAT Corporal James O’Connor of the Philadelphia Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty. 

March 13, 2020

Declaraciones del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez respecto a la muerte del Cabo SWAT James O’Connor

En nombre de los feligreses de la Arquidiócesis, extiendo mis condolencias a la familia y amigos del cabo O’Connor por esta trágica pérdida.

March 12, 2020

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Dispensation From The Obligation To Attend Sunday Mass

Effective immediately, and until further notice, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, I have dispensed the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.