Press Releases
Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Destruction Caused by Hurricane Milton
October 10th, 2024With millions of people in the American south already reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene, central Florida bore the brunt of Hurricane Milton as it made landfall yesterday. Once again, our nation has witnessed the loss of precious lives and widespread destruction of homes and businesses with heavy hearts. We are deeply saddened by […]
Archbishop Pérez To Bless and Dedicate Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s New Campus
October 9th, 2024To watch the event via livestream, please visit https://vimeo.com/event/4639271. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd (Montgomery County) this Saturday. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, will offer remarks and be present for the blessing along with the […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter To Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Community Following Devastating School Fire
October 8th, 2024Dear 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
October 8th, 2024The 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
October 8th, 2024Saint 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
October 7th, 2024Archbishop 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
October 7th, 2024On 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
October 3rd, 2024The 45-unit facility will provide affordable housing for independent seniors through Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.