Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Pope Francis
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
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 […]
Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on Death of Pope Francis
Radnor Girl Scout Troop to Make 200 Casseroles to Support Saint John’s Hospice
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
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, […]
Budget Reconciliation Package Should Provide Relief, Not Additional Burdens on Those Struggling
Catholic Charities Appeal Becomes Official Sponsor for Live Streaming Broadcast of Sunday Mass from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
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
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. […]