Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues a Pastoral Letter on Racial Healing: “We Are One Body” on the Occasion of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ

June 11th, 2023

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to emulate His love and compassion for all humanity and, as sinners, to reflect on where we have fallen short. Today, I again address the grave sin of racism, which continues to plague our society and even our own Church.

Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez emite carta pastoral sobre sanación racial: «Somos un solo cuerpo» en ocasión de la solemnidad del Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo

June 11th, 2023

Como seguidores de Jesucristo, estamos llamados a emular su amor y compasión por toda la humanidad… Hoy, vuelvo a abordar el grave pecado del racismo, que continúa plagando nuestra sociedad e incluso nuestra propia Iglesia.

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Celebrate Annual Spring Formal for the First Time Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

June 9th, 2023

Men and women from The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP), part of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services (CSS), will celebrate their annual spring formal at the Drexelbrook Special Event Center in Delaware County.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of Saint George Parish in Delaware County

June 8th, 2023

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th anniversary of Saint George Parish in Glenolden (Delaware County).

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Honor Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior with Farewell Celebration

June 1st, 2023

Bishop Senior has served as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia since 2009; on April 25th he was appointed the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg.