La Voz de Dios en Las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos (The Voice of God in the Voices of the People) is a weekly Spanish-language radio ministry produced by the Office for Communications. La Voz is a lively program delivering a pastoral message to the Hispanic community featuring interactive segments that help listeners better understand the Gospel and how it relates to their lives.
About the Host
Marianela Núñez joined the Office for Communications in March of 2024 and serves as the Digital Content Producer for La Voz de Dios en Las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos. Her expertise in communications and outreach amplify the mission and achievements of the Catholic church through digital platforms, highlighting the rich traditions and vibrant Latino community of the Archdiocese.
Marianela brings a robust educational background to her role, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Romance Language & Spanish, with a concentration in International Studies from Rowan University. She also earned a Master’s degree in Communications with a Certificate in Advertising from Villanova University.
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Marianela now resides in New Jersey with her husband and two children, embodying a commitment to family and community both personally and professionally.
Marianela also serves as the Director of Enrollment and Outreach for South Jersey Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Camden, as well as Co-host of the Diocese of Camden’s Talking Catholic podcast.
About Archbishop Pérez
Nelson J. Pérez was born in Miami, Florida, on June 16, 1961 to David and Emma Pérez. He was raised in West New York, NJ. Archbishop Pérez earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Montclair State University in 1983.
He then entered Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, where he earned Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology degrees in 1988 and 1989.
Father Pérez was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on May 20, 1989. His first assignment after ordination to the priesthood was as parochial vicar of Saint Ambrose Parish, Philadelphia (1989-1993). He also served as assistant director of the Office for Hispanic Catholics (1990-1993), founding director of the Catholic Institute for Evangelization (1993-2002), Pastor of Saint William Parish, Philadelphia (2002- 2009), and Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish, West Chester, PA (2009-2012).
On January 23, 2020, Pope Francis appointed him the 14th Bishop and 10th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. A kind, joyous, and hard-working person, Archbishop Pérez enriches those ministries and people entrusted to his care. Rooted in Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Archbishop Pérez’s pastoral vision can be summarized as: “Church on Mission: Proactive, Involved, Supportive, Fruitful, and Joyful.”
As a part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Pérez served as chair of the Bishops’ Standing Committee on Cultural Diversity, chaired the Bishops’ Sub-Committee for Hispanic Affairs, and served as the lead Bishop for the V Encuentro process for the USCCB. He also served as a member of the Bishops’ Sub- Committee for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and served on the Administrative and the Religious Liberty Committees for the USCCB.