Press Releases
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the One-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
February 24th, 2023One year ago today, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Peace was shattered. Unnecessary pain and anguish were unleashed. As a society, our hearts are heavy with sadness to witness the ongoing conflict and the senseless loss of so many innocent lives.
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Elementary Finals of Religion Bee
February 23rd, 2023The Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Ten students attending parish and regional elementary schools throughout the five-county region will compete following their progression through local and regional […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Grants Dispensation from the Obligation to Abstain from Meat on the Memorial of Saint Patrick
February 23rd, 2023The Memorial of Saint Patrick (March 17th) falls on a Friday during the Season of Lent this year
Coverage of the Funeral Services for Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald of the Temple University Police Department
February 22nd, 2023The Funeral Services for Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald of the Temple University Police Department will take place in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Bishops Conclude the North American Continental Writing Retreat with Prayers for Strengthened Communion
February 22nd, 2023USCCB President Acknowledges Hope and Charity Amidst the Darkness Besetting the Catholic Church of Nicaragua
February 22nd, 2023Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend David O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
February 21st, 2023I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of Los Angeles this weekend.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald
February 21st, 2023“I was deeply saddened to learn that Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was shot and killed in the line of duty on Saturday night.”
Archbishop Pérez Marks Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Embark on Their Lenten Journey
February 16th, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
Saint John the Evangelist Church to Hold Annual Memorial Mass Honoring Firefighters Who Have Died in Line of Duty
February 15th, 2023Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will celebrate its Annual Memorial Mass to honor the four firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire that burned down Saint John Church on February 16, 1899.