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June 18, 2020

Rev. Mr. Cesar J. Izaguirre to be Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson Pérez

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/

June 18, 2020

Re. Mr. Louis J. Monica, Jr. to be Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson Pérez

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/

June 18, 2020

Rev. Mr. Kevin C. Okafor to be Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson Pérez

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/

June 18, 2020

Rev. Mr. August A. Taglianetti to Be Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson Pérez

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/

June 15, 2020

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Applaud HHS Bringing Health Care Nondiscrimination Regulations into Alignment with Federal Law

WASHINGTON—Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop David A. Konderla of Tulsa, chairman of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, have issued a statement welcoming today’s issuance of modifications to regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

June 12, 2020

USCCB: World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests Encourages Priests to Reflect on Their Vocation

WASHINGTON – The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be celebrated by the universal Church on June 19, 2020.

June 11, 2020

Catholic Social Services’ Ministries Continue To Serve Individuals, Families, and Children amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Catholic Social Services’ Family Service Centers and Out-of-School Time Programs across the region are continuing to keep clients and children virtually engaged, connected, and supported amid the public health crisis facing our nation.

June 10, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches the Arise Podcast Series to Present the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith To Catholics, Fellow Christians, and All Those Who Seek Something More

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) has launched The Arise Podcast, a podcast series to help local Catholics transition back to in-person parish life after several weeks of COVID-19 restrictions.

June 9, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain 13 Men To The Diaconate

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain 13 men to the Diaconate – nine men will be ordained as Permanent Deacons and four men will be ordained as Transitional Deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia; the Diocese of Mymensingh, Bangladesh; and the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians).

June 5, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Encourages All Clergy And Faithful Of The Archdiocese To Pray For Peace And Healing Throughout The Month Of June

Today at a news conference, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez addressed the resumption of the public celebration of the Holy Mass throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He did so within the context of the need for healing in the wake of societal tensions following the tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd. During the news […]