Posted January 31, 2025

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released the following statement Jan. 31 regarding the crash of a plane this evening in Northeast Philadelphia.

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My heart sank when I learned that an aircraft crashed at Cottman Avenue and the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia tonight. This shocking tragedy comes with great loss, pain, and anxiety for the families of the crew and passengers as well as neighborhood residents and business owners whose evening was shattered with sudden violence. We pray fervently that God will bring comfort and healing in this time of anguish.

May our Blessed Mother wrap her protective mantle around the first responders working tirelessly to assist the injured, extinguish fires, and safeguard the community. Our emergency personnel put themselves at great risk to serve us each day and they deserve our unending thanks.

Let us all unite in prayer and do what we can in the days ahead to share the compassionate love of Christ with those suffering as a result of tonight’s crash.

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Editor’s Note: Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is at the ready to assist anyone in need as a result of the plane crash. Individuals in need can contact the CSS Help Line at 267-331-2490 or email acallaway@chs-adphila.org.