
Press Releases
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Five Men to The Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, www.scs.edu, www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D. D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at Mass with Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood and ordain five new priests for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Rite of Ordination will take place […]
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services Seeks Community Partners to Host Summer Meal Sites
The Summer Meals Program runs from June 16 through August 22.
West Catholic Preparatory High School to Dedicate Connelly Center for Academic Excellence
West Catholic Preparatory High School will formally open and dedicate its new Connelly Center for Academic Excellence. The center houses the school’s De La Salle Academic Support Program which aims to enrich the learning experience for West Catholic students. Leadership from West Catholic will be joined by representatives from the Connelly Foundation and the Archdiocese […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Welcome Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Pérez To Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the Election of Pope Leo XIV
The Mass will be streamed live via https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, Facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez, and Facebook.com/ArchPhila. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the main celebrant and homilist for a Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Leo XIV. Friday, May 9, 2025 12:05 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All the faithful of the […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Upon the Election of Our New Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued the following statement regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church by the College of Cardinals. On this historic occasion Catholics in the Philadelphia region and around the world rejoice abundantly! The election of our new Holy Father and his appearance on […]
Archbishop Pérez To Speak with Media Following Election of Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will hold a media availability regarding the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Video crews and reporters are welcome to […]
Cardinal Foley Symposium to Gather Expert Communicators for Town Hall Discussion
The Cardinal John Foley Symposium, featuring a “town hall” discussion with expert communicators, will take place Thursday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Ambler. The symposium annually celebrates the World Day of Communications. This year’s event focuses on the message of Pope Francis for this occasion with the theme, “Share […]
El Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Hace un Llamamiento a la Oración Solidaria Ante el Cónclave Para Elegir al Próximo Papa
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Al concluir la Iglesia universal la tradición de los novendiales con nueve días de oración por el feliz descanso del alma del papa Francisco, continuamos elevando nuestros corazones en gratitud por el don de su vida y ministerio petrino. La Iglesia de Filadelfia apreciará por siempre su tiempo con […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Seven Men as Transitional Deacons for Service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Mass with the Rite of Ordination will be streamed live via facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ and https://vimeo.com/event/2470138. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at Mass with the Rite of Ordination of Transitional Deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of […]