Archbishop Pérez’s Statements and Pastoral Messages
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.
February 26, 2020
A Pastoral Message From Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of The Season Of Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.