Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter To Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Community Following Devastating School Fire
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My heart sank with deep sorrow when I learned of the fire that devastated one of the Saint Francis of Assisi school buildings late yesterday afternoon. This moment is one of pain and anxiety for your community and I have been praying for you intensely. In the midst of […]
Bishop Efren V. Esmilla to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the African Family Heritage Mass
The African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the African Family Heritage Mass commemorating the rich heritage and diversity of the African Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate the Mass. Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:30 p.m. […]
Saint Edmond Senior Community Center to Host 100th Birthday Party Celebration for Member
Saint Edmond Senior Community Center will host a 100th birthday party celebration for one of its members, Mrs. Flossie Hines.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Presided at Blessing and Dedication of Father Augustus Tolton Place, an Affordable Housing Location for Seniors
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez blessed and dedicated the 45-unit facility which will provide affordable housing for independent seniors in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez Gathered with Hundreds of Catholic School Students at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School to Kick-off the 2024-2025 School Year in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
On Wednesday, October 2, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, gathered with hundreds of students from Catholic parish and regional elementary schools, high schools, and schools of special education to fill a portion of the football stadium at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Fairless Hills (Bucks County) to celebrate the beginning of the […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Bless and Dedicate Father Augustus Tolton Place, a New Affordable Housing Community for Seniors in Southwest Philadelphia
The 45-unit facility will provide affordable housing for independent seniors through Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Bishop Seitz Expresses Gratitude for U.S. Catholic Community’s Life-Saving Contributions to Refugee Resettlement
Holy Family Catholic School in Phoenixville to Celebrate Blue Ribbon School Success with “Blue Day” Assembly
Holy Family Catholic School’s 234 students will be decked out in blue on Friday, October 4th to mark the Phoenixville school’s inclusion on the 2024 list of National Blue Ribbon Schools as announced by the United States Department of Education. The event is a celebration of the accomplishments of the students, faculty and staff in […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community as It Observes Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, I write to extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in the coming weeks. I am especially mindful of the tragic anniversary of the attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and the […]