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February 21, 2023

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend David O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of Los Angeles this weekend.

February 21, 2023

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald

“I was deeply saddened to learn that Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday night.”

February 16, 2023

Archbishop Pérez Marks Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Embark on Their Lenten Journey

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

February 15, 2023

Saint John the Evangelist Church to Hold Annual Memorial Mass Honoring Firefighters Who Have Died in Line of Duty

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will celebrate its Annual Memorial Mass to honor the four firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire that burned down Saint John Church on February 16, 1899.

February 13, 2023

Holy Redeemer School to Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a School-Wide Celebration

Holy Redeemer School will present its annual Chinese New Year performance on Tuesday, February 14th.  After a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, Holy Redeemer School will resume this much loved and decades-long tradition of ushering in the Chinese New Year with a show featuring performances by all students.  The program will include music, dance, drama, and the traditional lion dance

February 13, 2023

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 48th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

Last week at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia kicked off its 48th annual Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl initiative.

February 11, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia and Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., Of Kansas City Make A Friendly Wager On Super Bowl LVII

Yesterday, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, and Most Reverend James V. Johnston, Jr., Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, announced a friendly wager in anticipation of the Super Bowl LVII matchup featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs.

February 10, 2023

Letter from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to the Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Community

I have seen the deep pain and suffering within the Saint Hubert’s community over the past few days with a heavy heart.