Press Releases

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

February 21st, 2023

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

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

February 21st, 2023

“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.”

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

February 16th, 2023

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.

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

February 15th, 2023

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.

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

February 13th, 2023

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

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

February 13th, 2023

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

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

February 11th, 2023

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.

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

February 10th, 2023

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