Press Releases
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Following Hospitalization of Pope Francis
March 29th, 2023I was saddened to see the information released by the Vatican a short time ago that Pope Francis has been hospitalized with a respiratory infection and is expected to remain in treatment for several days. I ask the bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of the Church of Philadelphia to join their hearts and […]
Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez tras la hospitalización de Papa Francisco
March 29th, 2023Pido a todos los de la Iglesia de Filadelfia que unan sus corazones y voces en oración por la salud del Santo Padre.
Catholic Charities Appeal Partners With Philadelphia Phillies for 10th Annual Catholic Charities Night
March 29th, 2023The Catholic Charities Appeal is partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies for its 10th annual “CCA Night with the Phillies” at Citizens Bank Park.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Renews Partnership with Villanova School of Business to Offer Master of Science Degree in Church Management
March 28th, 2023The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to announce it has renewed its unique partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management (CCM) to offer an innovative two-year, online Master of Science in Church Management (MSCM) degree designed to provide students with a high-level skill set in effective church management.
Saint Katharine of Siena School in Wayne to Celebrate Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day
March 27th, 2023Students from Saint Katharine of Siena School in Wayne (Delaware County) will celebrate the start of the Philadelphia Phillies 2023 season by wearing their favorite team gear. Thursday, March 30, 2023 11:15 a.m.-12:55 p.m. Saint Katharine of Siena School 116 South Aberdeen Avenue Wayne, PA 19087 (Delaware County) Students will be treated to a water […]
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Renews and Expands Official Sponsorship of Live Streaming of Sunday Mass From the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for Second Year
March 27th, 2023The 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass streamed live each week to Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page and the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel reaches hundreds of thousands of people locally and around the world
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Lead Eucharistic Adoration and Reflection at Young Adults Gathering Marking the Start of Holy Week
March 27th, 2023He will join participants afterward at the shrine’s cafeteria for small group discussions and breakfast.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community
March 24th, 2023Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities.
U.S. Bishops’ Doctrine Committee Issues Statement on the Proper Disposition of Bodily Remains
March 24th, 2023Letter from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to the Our Mother Of Consolation Parish Community
March 23rd, 2023Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My heart dropped with deep sorrow when I learned of the fire that tore through the Our Mother of Consolation School building on Tuesday afternoon. This moment is challenging in many ways and I know it comes with a great deal of pain and anxiety for all of you. […]