Press Releases

Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con Respecto al Fallecimiento del Papa Francisco

April 21st, 2025

Junto con el pueblo de la Iglesia de Filadelfia y la Iglesia universal entera, me ha entristecido profundamente enterarme del fallecimiento del papa Francisco. En medio de esta gran tristeza, también reflexionamos sobre los dones de la vida y el ministerio del Santo Padre con profunda gratitud. Sirvió incansablemente a la Iglesia durante 56 años […]

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Pope Francis

April 21st, 2025

Along with the people of the Church of Philadelphia and the entire Universal Church, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis today. In the midst of great sorrow, we also reflect on the gifts of the Holy Father’s life and ministry with deep gratitude. He tirelessly served the Church for […]

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Hold Media Availability on the Occasion of the Death of Pope Francis and Celebrate Mass for the Happy Repose of the Holy Father’s Soul

April 21st, 2025

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will hold a media availability on the occasion of the death of Pope Francis. 10:00 a.m. April 21, 2025 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Archbishop Pérez will also celebrate Mass for the Happy Repose of […]

Radnor Girl Scout Troop to Make 200 Casseroles to Support Saint John’s Hospice

April 17th, 2025

SJH serves meals to its residents and hundreds of community members experiencing homelessness per week, with casseroles being a critical source of nutrients for their daily intake.

Saint John The Evangelist Parish to Hold Annual Via Crucis on Good Friday

April 16th, 2025

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (the Way of the Cross) devotion on Friday, April 18 — Good Friday. Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Parish (Upper Church) 21 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directed by Dr. Annette DiMedio, […]

Catholic Charities Appeal Becomes Official Sponsor for Live Streaming Broadcast of Sunday Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

April 14th, 2025

The 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass is broadcast live on Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page and the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel. It reaches tens of thousands of people locally and around the world each week. Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to announce that the Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) has become the official sponsor of the live […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover

April 11th, 2025

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 […]