“Following the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes that ripped through the South and Midwest, so many of our brothers and sisters are mourning the loss of loved ones and struggling with immense hardship. In the name of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I ask that we stand in […]

Together with the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend sincere and prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the great Festival of Lights.

Today, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Cleveland

The last several weeks have been filled with heartbreaking images of individuals and families struggling to flee Afghanistan.

Las últimas semanas han estado llenas de imágenes desgarradoras de personas y familias que luchan por escaparse de Afganistán.

«Hace veinte años, vimos con asombro e incredulidad cómo los eventos en la ciudad de Nueva York, Washington D.C. y el oeste de Pensilvania se desarrollaban ante nuestros ojos. Aunque han pasado dos décadas, nuestros corazones todavía duelen de tristeza. Esos actos malvados e inimaginables extinguieron miles de vidas inocentes. No podemos ni debemos olvidar […]

“Twenty years ago, we watched in shock and disbelief as the events in New York City, Washington D.C., and western Pennsylvania unfolded before our eyes. Although two decades have passed, our hearts still ache with sadness. Those evil and unimaginable acts extinguished thousands of innocent lives. We cannot and should not ever forget the magnitude […]

Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send prayerful best wishes as you celebrate the solemn observances of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! I take this occasion to echo the sentiments of Pope Francis, who said, […]

“Last week, Hurricane Ida ravaged Louisiana and the Gulf Coast with great loss of life and property. Last night, the Philadelphia region was overwhelmed by its remnants. This morning we awoke to historic flooding not seen in this area for over 150 years. Many neighborhoods in the City of Philadelphia and our suburban counties have […]

“Ensuring the health and welfare of those entrusted to the pastoral and temporal care of our Church, especially as we navigate a global pandemic, is a paramount priority as the Archbishop of Philadelphia.