June 24, 2022

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Tras La Opinión De La Corte Suprema De Estados Unidos En Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Agradezco a los jueces de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos por su disposición a escuchar Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, y por su opinión, que afirma el profundo valor inherente a toda vida humana.

June 19, 2022

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department

I was deeply saddened to learn that Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department was killed in the line of duty this weekend. 

May 25, 2022

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre El Tiroteo En La Escuela Primaria Robb En Uvalde, Texas

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.

May 25, 2022

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

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

May 17, 2022

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo, New York

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

May 13, 2022

Pope Francis Accepts the Retirement Of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman—Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez

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.

April 22, 2022

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Occasion of Earth Day 2022

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.

February 28, 2022

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie

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

February 24, 2022

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Invasion Of Ukraine

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.