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Archbishop welcomes South Phila. seniors to their new home
On Nov. 10, Archbishop Nelson Pérez blessed and dedicated St. Rita Place, a new archdiocesan complex that will provide 46 affordable apartments for older adults in South Philadelphia.
St. Albert the Great Parish unveils new rosary garden
Archbishop Nelson Pérez blessed a new place for prayer at the Montgomery County parish Oct. 30, capping a two-year Eagle Scout project that brought the community together.
Across the Aisles: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Philadelphia
The parish in South Philadelphia celebrated its 125th anniversary this year, and Archbishop Nelson Perez joined in by leading Mass with clergy and parishioners on Sunday, Oct. 31.
Archbishop Perez confirms 53 youths at St. Anselm’s
Archbishop Nelson Perez administered the sacrament of confirmation Nov. 3 at St. Anselm Parish in Northeast Philadelphia. During the visit he also blessed a new library in the parish school.
Mass honors missions, medical professionals
Archbishop Nelson Pérez celebrated an Oct. 24 liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul to mark World Mission Sunday, and to honor members of the Catholic Medical Association.
Women gather to share faith, friendship at Our Lady’s shrine
The annual Women's Conference of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, delayed for two years due to the pandemic, drew more than 700 women Oct. 23 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown.
Holy Child Sisters mark milestone with new shrine at cathedral
The Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus celebrated their 175th anniversary in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, where a new shrine has been dedicated to Venerable Cornelia Connelly, founder of the order of religious sisters, who was born in Philadelphia in 1809.
Young adults pray, share good company at shrine
Catholic young adults gathered at the St. John Neumann Shrine in Philadelphia for a night of prayer and friendship, joined by Archbishop Nelson Perez, who led a holy hour and benediction.
Documents in Father Atkinson’s cause presented in ceremony
Archbishop Nelson Perez and officials working on the cause for sainthood of Father Bill Atkinson affixed signatures and seals for more than 3,000 pages of documentation on the late priest to the Vatican for further review.
Immaculata marks university’s 100th anniversary with Mass
The community of Immaculata University observed its year-long centennial celebration with a Mass Oct. 9 celebrated by Archbishop Perez and joined by the university's student leaders, faculty, staff and especially its founders, the I.H.M. Sisters.