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, […]

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Hace unas semanas, escribí una actualización detallada sobre las responsabilidades pastorales y administrativas que están asumiendo nuestros obispos auxiliares. En ese momento, señalé que a cada uno se le confiaría el cuidado pastoral de una de las cuatro Regiones Episcopales y supervisaría el trabajo de los decanos en su […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, A few weeks ago, I wrote with a detailed update about the pastoral and administrative responsibilities being taken on by our auxiliary bishops. At that time, I noted that each would be entrusted with the pastoral care of one of four Episcopal Regions and oversee the work of the […]

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Our local Church experienced a moment of great joy this spring with the Episcopal Ordination of three of our own priests. Our new auxiliary bishops, Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla have spent the past few months celebrating Confirmation […]

My heart was filled with great joy to learn of Pope Francis’ recent decree recognizing another miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis! This moment is one of celebration, most especially our young people, who will soon witness the canonization of the first saint from the Millennial Generation. Given Blessed Carlo’s great passion for the Eucharist, […]

Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend peaceful greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. In a time of turmoil and violence throughout the world, Passover and its promise are more timely than ever. No oppression, in any form, can overcome […]

I was deeply saddened to learn of the gun violence that erupted in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia this afternoon shattering an Eid al-Fitr celebration marking the conclusion of Ramadan. On behalf of the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt prayers and expressions of […]

Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send peaceful greetings as you observe Ramadan. As the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue expressed, “We, Christians and Muslims, are called to be bearers of hope, for the present life and for the life to come, and […]

Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings and prayerful best wishes to the Asian Catholic Community who recently ushered in the Lunar New Year.

On Monday, we will join with others throughout the country to commemorate the extraordinary legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.