Me entristeció profundamente enterarme de que el official Richard Méndez del Departamento de Policía fue asesinado a tiros mientras servía a nuestra ciudad en el cumplimiento del deber.

Este fin de semana, vi con profundo dolor cómo Israel fue atacado repentinamente por Hamas y el conflicto armado se intensificó con gran ferocidad; la paz en Tierra Santa, que es sagrada para cristianos, judíos y musulmanes, ha sido una vez más violentamente destruida por los terroristas. En los últimos días, las noticias han detallado […]

This weekend, I watched with deep sorrow as Israel was attacked suddenly by Hamas and armed conflict intensified with great ferocity. Peace in the Holy Land, which is sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, has once again been violently shattered by terrorists. Over the past few days, news reports have detailed unspeakable atrocities and great […]

Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, I write to extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the Most Holy Days of the year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These days are a time to pray and reflect on the past while looking to the future with joyful hope. May […]

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to emulate His love and compassion for all humanity and, as sinners, to reflect on where we have fallen short. Today, I again address the grave sin of racism, which continues to plague our society and even our own Church.

Como seguidores de Jesucristo, estamos llamados a emular su amor y compasión por toda la humanidad… Hoy, vuelvo a abordar el grave pecado del racismo, que continúa plagando nuestra sociedad e incluso nuestra propia Iglesia.

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ June 11, 2023 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,             As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to emulate His love and compassion for all humanity and, as sinners, to reflect on where we have fallen short. Today, I again address the grave sin of racism, […]

I was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the death of Most Reverend Edward P. Cullen, Bishop Emeritus of Allentown.

On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy.

I was saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, on Easter Sunday.