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 […]

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.­

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.

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

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,