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At the Penn Relays, a blessing for CYO racers

Archbishop Nelson Perez stopped by the venerable Philadelphia tradition April 26 to chat with athletes and relay carnival officials -- and even fired the starting gun for a race.

Across the Aisles: St. Katherine of Siena, Philadelphia

The parish in Northeast Philadelphia marked its 100th anniversary with a Mass led by Archbishop Nelson Perez April 24, joined by clergy including the pastor, Msgr. Paul Kennedy.

Pinwheels remind of child abuse prevention

At Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen, archdiocesan leaders and the school community built a garden of blue pinwheels to promote childhood safety.

Mass celebrates inclusion, love for persons with disabilities

The annual Mass drew hundreds of people with physical and intellectual disabilities and their caregivers, plus members of the Deaf community, April 24 at the Cathedral.

At Easter, Catholics sing ‘Alleluia’ with joy

Like those across the archdiocese and the world, Catholic faithful celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus during a Mass Easter Sunday morning, April 17, at the cathedral with Archbishop Perez.

Across the Aisles: Palm Sunday at Villanova U

Archbishop Nelson Perez was the main celebrant, along with Augustinian priests, for Mass on Passion Sunday, April 10 with the community at Villanova University.

A time to listen, a time to speak

As listening sessions for the synod continue, Archbishop Nelson Perez joined with young adults and ministry leaders at two sessions April 3-4 at La Salle University and Villanova University.

Catholic Charities Appeal raises thankful prayers

The CCA Giving Society, consisting of supporters of the appeal, gathered for a Mass of thanksgiving with Archbishop Nelson Perez March 21 at the cathedral.

Across the Aisles: Annunciation BVM Church, Philadelphia

Archbishop Nelson Perez came to the South Philadelphia church March 23 to confirm young adults of Annunciation and St. Nicholas of Tolentine parishes.

Across the Aisles: St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Parish

Sixteen young people were confirmed by Archbishop Nelson Perez during a Mass he celebrated Sunday morning, March 20 at the Avondale, Chester County church.