Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, I extend warm greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. In these times of domestic uncertainty and ongoing violence abroad, particularly in the Holy Land, the eight-day commemoration of Pesach is a powerful reminder of the […]
Religious Workforce Protection Act Would Play Pivotal Role in Advancing the Religious Exercise of Americans
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Providence
“With great joy, I learned that Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Providence! He is well known to me and to the people of the Church of Philadelphia as a priest of boundless dedication and great compassion for the souls entrusted to his pastoral care. […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes. Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday April 13, 2025 – April 20, 2025 MASS SCHEDULE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Sunday, April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Delaware County for the Celebration of Mass
Archbishop Pérez will also bless new statue of the Pietà in the Church vestibule and tour the school. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Aston (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Archbishop Wood High School to Celebrate Mass for the School Community and Entrust it to the Patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized as the first saint from the Millennial Generation next month in Rome. He dedicated his life to using technology to increase devotion to the Eucharist and died at the age of 15 in 2006. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Archbishop Wood High School […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Annual Jazz Band Concert Showcasing Musical Excellence from Catholic Elementary and High School Students
Archdiocesan Elementary Jazz Band and All Catholic High School Band to participate. Eighteen students representing Archdiocesan parish and regional elementary schools and private Catholic elementary schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Combined All Catholic Jazz Band Concert. Saturday, April 5, 2025 3:00 p.m. Archbishop Ryan High School 11201 […]
‘Faces of Hope’ Video Series Highlights Everyday People of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia Performing Extraordinary Works of Compassion
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a compelling video series that tells the stories of Catholics around the region who are inspired by their faith to serve others in extraordinary ways. The series will run every two weeks on CatholicPhilly.com.