Posted November 12, 2021

Archbishop Nelson Perez celebrated a memorial Mass Nov. 11 for all priests of the Philadelphia Archdiocese who have died during the COVID pandemic, along with families and other faithful, in the chapel of the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. More than a dozen archdiocesan priests along with Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald concelebrated the Mass, with Deacon Charles Lewis serving. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Families pray for deceased priests during the Mass.

  • Seminarians of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary offer their prayers.

  • Permanent Deacon Charles Lewis proclaims the Gospel.

  • Archbishop Perez preaches the homily.

  • The archbishop elevates the chalice during the consecration of the Eucharist.