Photo features
Faithful Gather for Day of Prayer for Peace at Cathedral Basilica
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated Mass Feb. 24 and led a Holy Hour for Peace, joining dioceses nationwide in prayer for healing, unity, and renewed respect for human dignity.
Photos: Rite of Election Liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica
Archbishop Pérez welcomed and blessed hundreds of people preparing to enter the Catholic Church fully this Easter during Feb. 21-22 liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica.
Archbishop Celebrates Mass on the First Sunday of Lent
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez marked the first Sunday of Lent with a solemn Mass at the Cathedral Basilica, opening the 40‑day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Photos: Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral Basilica
Catholics gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Feb. 18 for Ash Wednesday Mass with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, ushering in the 40‑day Lenten season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.
Gwynedd‑Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler Welcomes Archbishop Pérez
On Feb. 18, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez spent time at Gwynedd‑Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler, celebrating Mass and visiting with students throughout the school community. See our photo gallery.
Bishop Chylinski Visits Lansdale Catholic on Ash Wednesday
On Feb. 18, Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski celebrated Ash Wednesday Mass with the Lansdale Catholic community before touring the school and greeting faculty and staff. See photos from his visit.
Scenes: Archbishop Pérez Honored by the Philadelphia Council of Clergy
Leaders and community members gathered at the Baptist Worship Center Feb. 15 as the Philadelphia Council of Clergy honored Archbishop Nelson Pérez with the 2026 Trailblazer Award. He was one of several recipients recognized for their leadership and service. See our photo gallery.
Archdiocese Launches 2026 CRS Rice Bowl Campaign
A blessing led by Bishop John J. McIntyre on Feb. 11 opened the annual Lenten effort inviting Catholics to pray, fast, and give in solidarity with those in need.
Christ in the City Missionaries and Archbishop Pérez Gather for Mass and Community Dinner
Archbishop Pérez visited Christ in the City staff and missionaries Feb 9. at St. John Cantius Parish, their home during a year of service walking with those experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. See our photo gallery.
Faithful Gather at Cathedral to Celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life
The Feb. 1 Mass brought together members of religious communities and the faithful to celebrate lifelong vocations to God.