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Diverse young adults’ group prays with archbishop at St. Cyprian Church
Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated Mass with the Pastoral Care for Migrants and Refugees young adults and parishioners of the West Philadelphia parish Jan. 10.
St. Katharine’s, Wayne welcomes Archbishop Pérez
The archbishop celebrate the 5 p.m. vigil Mass on Saturday, Jan. 9, after which he greeted parishioners of the Delaware County parish and their pastor, Msgr. Hans Brouwers.
Ringing in Christmas at St. Cyprian
Despite torrential rains, some 60 faithful gathered at the West Philadelphia parish for a joyous liturgy, welcoming the newborn Savior with heartfelt prayer and praise.
Catholic hospital workers receive first COVID vaccine
Four Catholic hospitals in the region operated by Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and began vaccinating physicians and colleagues last week.
Across the Aisles: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
The parish in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia welcomed Archbishop Nelson Pérez for Mass on Sunday, Dec. 13.
Faithful show love for Our Lady of Guadalupe, even during pandemic
The annual celebration on the eve of the solemnity marking the Blessed Virgin Mary's 16th century apparition in Mexico took on a smaller scale this year, though still reverent and joyful.
Martin Saints Classical High School welcomes Archbishop Pérez
During his Dec. 16 visit to the school, which provides a classical education at its location at Holy Martyrs Parish in Oreland, the archbishop celebrated Mass and toured the classrooms.
Filipino Catholics mark Simbang Gabi with archbishop
Parishioners of St. James Parish, Elkins Park, observed the traditional pre-Christmas celebration at Mass Sunday, Dec. 20, with Archbishop Nelson Pérez and the pastor, Father Efren Esmilla.
Archbishop sees school day through eyes of visually impaired
During a Dec. 9 visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez learned from students of St. Lucy Day School how education looks for those who use adaptive technology and "the gift of seeing differently."
Young adults enjoy Q & A with Archbishop Perez, young clergy
Archbishop Nelson Pérez participated in a Q & A discussion Dec. 9 with about 30 members of Transfiguration Young Adults of Bucks County, along with several priests and a deacon.