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February 4, 2025

Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center to Host Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally

The center will host a Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally in anticipation of Super Bowl LIX featuring the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.

February 3, 2025

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches New Ministry to Raise Awareness for Mental Illness

Spearheaded by the Office for Persons with Disabilities, various offices within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have collaborated with representatives from Catholic Social Services, local clergy, and consecrated religious in taking the first step to address mental health challenges within parish communities. Beginning in February and coinciding with the Church’s annual World Day of the Sick, […]

January 31, 2025

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia

My heart sank when I learned that an aircraft crashed at Cottman Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia tonight. This shocking tragedy comes with great loss, pain, and anxiety for the families of the crew and passengers as well as neighborhood residents and business owners whose evening was shattered with sudden violence. We […]

January 31, 2025

Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre la Necesidad de Una Reforma Migratoria Equilibrada, Compasiva e Integral

Muchos de los desafíos involucrados con la inmigración han estado al frente de la conciencia local y nacional en los últimos días. Con tristeza, he sido testigo de una amplia variedad de reacciones a este tema marcado por una ansiedad intensificada, miedo, ira y polarización. Como católicos, discernimos asuntos de inmigración guiados por corazones en […]

January 30, 2025

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Need for Balanced, Compassionate, and Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Many of the challenges involved with immigration have been at the forefront of local and national consciousness over the past several days. With sadness, I have witnessed a broad variety of reactions to this topic marked by heightened anxiety, fear, anger, and polarization. As Catholics, we discern immigration matters guided by prayerful hearts in a […]

January 29, 2025

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Welcomes Montse Alvarado of EWTN News to Give the John Cardinal Foley Lecture

The annual lecture will focus on “The Church and Social Communications” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present its annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture featuring Montse Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News. She will speak about “The Church and Social Communications.” Monday, February 3, 2025 7:00 p.m. Gwynedd Mercy University (Julia Ball Auditorium) […]