Posted March 11, 2022

In the past week, Archbishop Nelson Perez visited parishioners and presided over prayers with the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. See images of his visits to St. Jerome and St. Eugene parishes, Mass for Ash Wednesday at the cathedral and the Rite of Election of candidates for baptism in the church. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • Mass begins at St. Jerome Parish, Philadelphia, as candidates for confirmation fills the pews of the church on March 3.

  • Archbishop Perez speaks with parishioners and candidates for confirmation during his homily at St. Eugene Parish, Primos, March 7.

  • Archbishop Perez administers the sacrament of confirmation for a young man at St. Eugene Parish, Primos.

  • Distributing holy Communion with the archbishop during Mass March 7 at St. Eugene Church is the pastor, Father Joseph McDermott (right).

  • The archbishop poses with this year’s confirmation class at St. Eugene Parish.

  • People across the archdiocese are preparing to enter the Catholic Church this Easter, as they now are in preparation of the catechumenate this Lent. Archbishop Perez encouraged them on their journey during a Rite of Election ceremony Saturday, March 5 at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.

  • The candidates for baptism display their certificates as they prepare to receive the sacraments of initiation in the church at the Easter vigil this spring.

  • The archbishop meets with a family after the Rite of Election ceremony.

  • Christians received ashes to begin the Lenten season on Ash Wednesday, March 2.

  • Archbishop Perez, with Father Dennis Gill assisting, blesses the ashes that were distributed to the faithful at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.