Archbishop Pérez’s Statements and Pastoral Messages
Statement Of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Death Of Pope Emeritus
Along with the people of the Church of Philadelphia and the entire Universal Church, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this morning.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Greetings to the Jewish Community as They Prepare to Mark the Occasion of Hanukkah
“Together with the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights in all of its beauty.”
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on His Appointment as Chair of Catholic Relief Services Board by the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
“I was deeply honored to learn that Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the newly elected President of the Unites States Conference of Catholic Bishops, had appointed me Chair of the Board of Catholic Relief Services (CRS).”
Declaración del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre su nombramiento como presidente de la junta de Catholic Relief Services por el presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los estados unidos
Estoy entusiasmado de colaborar con los demás miembros de la junta de CRS, cuyos corazones están ardiendo por Jesús y sirven como sus discípulos misioneros.
Declaración Del Reverendísimo Nelson J. Pérez Con Respecto A La Devastación Causada Por El Huracán Ian
Los residentes a lo largo de la costa de Florida se han estado preparando para el huracán Ian durante algún tiempo; ayer por la tarde tocó tierra. Al igual que en Cuba, Ian causó estragos cobrando vidas inocentes y destruyendo hogares y negocios a su paso. Junto con todas las personas de buena voluntad, estoy […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Devastation Caused By Hurricane Ian
Residents along the Florida coast have been bracing for Hurricane Ian for some time. Yesterday afternoon, it made landfall. As in Cuba, Ian wrought havoc claiming innocent lives and obliterating homes and businesses in its path. Along with all people of good will, I am deeply saddened by the images of the devastation and the […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter To The Jewish Community As It Marks Rosh Hashanah And Yom Kippur
As you prepare to celebrate the Most Holy Days of the year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I write on behalf of the people of Archdiocese of Philadelphia to extend prayerful best wishes.
Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre Los Tiroteos Del 4 De Julio En Filadelfia Y Highland Park, Illinois
Ayer fue quizás el 4 de julio más oscuro de nuestra memoria colectiva. Apenas unas horas después de enterarnos de que un hombre armado había intencionalmente extinguido vidas en un desfile en Illinois, la violencia estalló en casa en Filadelfia donde varios oficiales de policía recibieron disparos en el cumplimiento del deber al comienzo de […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding 4th of July Shootings in Philadelphia and Highland Park, Illinois
Yesterday was perhaps the darkest 4th of July in our collective memory. Just hours after we learned of lives being intentionally extinguished by a gunman at a parade in Illinois, violence struck at home in Philadelphia with multiple police officers being shot in the line of duty as the fireworks display began on the Benjamin […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Following Opinion From the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization
I am grateful to the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States for their willingness to hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and for their opinion, which affirms the deep value inherent to every human life.