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Back-to-School Pep Rally Kicks Off New Academic Year, Celebrates 175 Years of Catholic Education
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joined hundreds of students from across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for a spirited Back-to-School Pep Rally celebrating the start of the 2026-27 academic year with school pride, performances, and a mascot race. See a photo gallery.
Archbishop Pérez, Area Faithful Attend Annual PA March for Life
Held on the steps of the State Capitol, the Sept. 21 rally and march promoted respect for all human life from conception to natural death.
See Scenes: Archdiocese Honored at Little Sisters of the Poor Gala
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez accepted an award on behalf of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia at the Sept. 27 Saint Jeanne Jugan Gala, celebrating generations of support for the Little Sisters of the Poor and their mission to care for the elderly poor.
Photos: Inaugural Mass for Racial Healing
The Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing hosted its inaugural Mass for Racial Healing on Sept. 26 at the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. See a photo gallery.
Photos: Religious Jubilarians Honored at Annual Mass of Thanksgiving
The celebration acknowledged their years of devoted service to the Church, and Archbishop Nelson Pérez served as the principal celebrant as the jubilarians prayerfully renewed their vows.
Photos: AbbeyFest Brings Faithful Together for 12th Annual Celebration
The concert lineup included headliner and ‘American Idol’ Finalist Danny Gokey, co-headliner Seph Schlueter, Sarah Kroger, Brother Isaiah, Joe Melendrez, and more.
Photos: ‘Witness to Hope’ Conference Focuses on Accompanying Immigrant Communities
Villanova University hosted the "Witness to Hope: Pastoral Care of Immigrant Communities" conference, bringing together clergy, religious leaders, and lay faithful for a two-day event focused on supporting immigrant families.
See Scenes: Archbishop Pérez Meets With Priests Serving Hispanic Catholics
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joined bishops and archdiocesan leaders Sept. 16 for a gathering with nearly 40 priests serving Hispanic Catholics in 37 parishes across the Philadelphia region. See a photo gallery.
Photos: Catholic Charities Blesses New Immigration Center
Named for a patron saint of immigrants, St. Toribio Romo Center will serve as a new space for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Immigration Legal Services.
Faithful Venerate Relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in Havertown
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez joined the faithful Sept. 15 at St. Denis Parish in Havertown for Mass, Eucharistic adoration, and veneration of the first-class relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.