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January 12, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Host Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service

This year’s theme is Unity with a Purpose. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

December 31, 2022

Statement Of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Death Of Pope Emeritus

Along with the people of the Church of Philadelphia and the entire Universal Church, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this morning.

December 31, 2022

Declaración del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre la muerte del papa Emérito Benedicto XVI

Junto con el pueblo de la Iglesia de Filadelfia y toda la Iglesia universal, me entristeció profundamente saber acerca de la muerte del papa Emérito Benedicto XVI esta mañana.

December 31, 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Offer Mass for the Happy Repose of the Soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant of Mass for the intention of the happy repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katherine Drexel, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Most […]

December 22, 2022

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to be Closed on Friday, December 23, 2022

Due to projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Friday, December 23, 2022.  Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. ###