I gratefully welcomed the recent release of Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”). His letter calls for a much-needed and renewed Christian commitment and closeness to the poor through charitable action and efforts to address systemic issues that create endless cycles of poverty throughout the world. This letter is […]

The African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass commemorating the rich heritage and diversity of the African Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Sunday, October 12, 2025 1:00 p.m. […]

Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Tacony section of Philadelphia and Holy Family University in Northeast Philadelphia, announced a partnership that will expand Saint Hubert’s Healthcare Careers in 1-2-3 College/Career program. This initiative will now include a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with Holy Family University.  The first cohort of 10 seniors […]

The collection invites the faithful to prayerfully join together at parish Masses that weekend, making visible the power of the local Church to transform lives through generosity, mercy, and service.

Archbishop Pérez announced a multipronged effort to raise awareness about the Catholic Church of Philadelphia and its deeply positive impact on the people of the Philadelphia region, while welcoming all those who have been distant from the Church or who are seeking to learn about the Catholic faith.