Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Asian Catholic Community on the Occasion of the Lunar New Year
January 29th, 2025Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Asian Catholic Community, I extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This joyous occasion marks the Year of the Snake, a traditional symbol of wisdom, elegance, and transformation. This particular Lunar New Year also coincides with the Universal Church’s […]
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATE 51st ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
January 27th, 2025The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the 51st Anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) January 26, 2025–February 1, 2025.
Bishop Thomas Welcomes Restoration of Protections for Preborn Children
January 27th, 2025USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
January 27th, 2025Protecting Innocent Babies from Infanticide is Necessary, Common-sense Legislation, says Bishop Thomas
January 24th, 2025Archbishop Nelson Pérez Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Community Service Event Featuring Hundreds of Students from Catholic High Schools, Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education
January 23rd, 2025Hundreds of students from high schools, elementary schools, and schools of special education will package 1,500 care bags to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm. National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) began in 1974. CSW will be celebrated nationally Sunday, January 26-Saturday, February 1, 2025. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Wildfires in Los Angeles County
January 23rd, 2025The horrific destruction and loss of life wrought by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have saddened the hearts of people throughout the nation. Many of us feel powerless to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters facing disaster. Yet, we can stand united in prayer and in solidarity to aid the ongoing […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School and Celebrate Bilingual Mass for the School Community
January 23rd, 2025Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School (PJPII) in West Brandywine (Chester County) and celebrate a bilingual Mass for the school community. Reverend Juan Mora, FM, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Coatesville; Reverend Daniel Gnangba, FM, Parochial Vicar of Saint […]