Ayer nos enteramos del horrible tiroteo en la escuela Robb Elementary School de Uvalde (Texas), que se cobró las preciosas e irremplazables vidas de 19 niños y dos maestros que trataron de protegerlos.

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Robb Elementary School Shooting In Uvalde, Texas

This weekend, I participated in the Concert for Unity, sponsored by our Archdiocesan Commission on Racial Healing.

At noon Roman time today, Pope Francis announced from the Vatican that he has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Today, we commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day. As Catholics, this moment on the calendar is an important reminder that as beneficiaries of God’s creation, we have a duty to protect the environment and its impact on humanity, especially the poor and vulnerable who are sadly and frequently overlooked.

Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition,

I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie.

Like so many of you, my heart aches with deep sorrow. The recent invasion of Ukraine is something we had hoped and prayed would be avoided.

Como muchos de ustedes, siento una profunda tristeza en mi corazón. La reciente invasión de Ucrania es algo que esperábamos y orábamos para que fuera evitada.

On Monday, we will commemorate the extraordinary life of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., a man of uncommon and extraordinary courage.