Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass at Fall Archdiocesan Respect Life Rally

October 4th, 2022

200 students from Archdiocesan and private Catholic secondary schools throughout the five-county region to attend. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for 200 Archdiocesan and private Catholic high school students attending the Fall Respect Life Rally at Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County).  Father August Taglianetti, COHS’ Campus Minister, will concelebrate. […]

Declaración Del Reverendísimo Nelson J. Pérez Con Respecto A La Devastación Causada Por El Huracán Ian

September 30th, 2022

Los residentes a lo largo de la costa de Florida se han estado preparando para el huracán Ian durante algún tiempo; ayer por la tarde tocó tierra. Al igual que en Cuba, Ian causó estragos cobrando vidas inocentes y destruyendo hogares y negocios a su paso. Junto con todas las personas de buena voluntad, estoy […]

Archdiocesan High School Students Names Semifinalist and Commended Scholars by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation

September 29th, 2022

Ten students representing four Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region were recently recognized by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation. One of the students is a Semifinalist and nine are Commended Scholars in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program. The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in […]

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Devastation Caused By Hurricane Ian

September 29th, 2022

Residents along the Florida coast have been bracing for Hurricane Ian for some time. Yesterday afternoon, it made landfall. As in Cuba, Ian wrought havoc claiming innocent lives and obliterating homes and businesses in its path. Along with all people of good will, I am deeply saddened by the images of the devastation and the […]

Saint Mary Interparochial School to Celebrate its 16th Annual Harvest Hoedown on Locust

September 28th, 2022

Saint Mary Interparochial School (Saint Mary’s) in Philadelphia will celebrate its sixteenth annual Harvest Hoedown on Locust. Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saint Mary Interparochial School Locust Street between 4th and 5th Streets Philadelphia, PA 19106 **The Event is Rain or Shine** The event will feature hayrides, a scarecrow contest, food, […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate 16th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

September 27th, 2022

Commemorating the rich heritage, diversity, and contributions of the Hispanic Catholic Community to the Church in Philadelphia 

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

September 26th, 2022

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to participate in a Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. in honor of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament.