Posted April 16, 2021

The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia — the seat or “cathedra” of the Archbishop of Philadelphia — was a fitting place for the sacrament of confirmation on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, as Archbishop Nelson Pérez confirmed several young people in a solemn Mass. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • The candidates preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation stand for a prayer by the archbishop.

  • Families and all the congregation applaud the newly confirmed Catholics.

  • People spend a few moments in prayer before an image of Jesus as Divine Mercy on the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday.