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Philadelphia Priests Gather in Hershey for Annual Convocation
More than 230 archdiocesan priests joined Archbishop Pérez and auxiliary bishops in Hershey, Pa., for the annual Priests’ Convocation focused on prayer, reflection and fellowship under the theme “Keep Them in Your Name.”
Photos: Largest Class in 23 years Ordained to the Priesthood
Eight men were ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Saturday, May 16 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
St. Peter the Apostle, Philadelphia, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation
Approximately 30 young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a May 17 Mass at St. Peter the Apostle located in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Celebrates 189th Concursus Ceremony
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez attended the seminary’s May 13 Concursus at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Church, where degrees were awarded and Father Patrick Brady delivered the keynote address.
Photos: Mother’s Day Mass at the Cathedral Basilica
See scenes from Sunday, May 10, as the faithful gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia for a Mother’s Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
BLOCS Gala Celebrates Catholic Education, 25 Years of EITC
The May 7 event celebrated the gift of Catholic education in the Philadelphia region while highlighting the charitable mission of BLOCS.
Photos: Archbishop Pérez Ordains Three Permanent Deacons
See scenes from May 9, when three men were ordained as Permanent Deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, during a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
Photos: Supporters Gather for the Culture Project in Downingtown
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez met with supporters of the Culture Project at a fundraising gathering May 8 in Downingtown that highlighted the organization’s mission to promote the dignity of the human person in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Pérez Celebrates Milestones at Ancillae‑Assumpta Academy
Archbishop Nelson Pérez visited Ancillae‑Assumpta Academy on May 8 to celebrate Mass and May Crowning marking the school’s 80th anniversary and 100 years of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the United States.
Scenes From the Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Couples from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gathered May 2 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the annual wedding anniversary Mass.