St. Peter the Apostle, Philadelphia, Welcomes Archbishop for Confirmation

By CatholicPhilly Staff • Posted May 21, 2026

Approximately 30 young Catholics received the sacrament of confirmation conferred by Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a May 17 Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia. He was joined by Pastor Rev. Michael J. Cunningham, C.Ss.R. St. Peter the Apostle Church is located at 5th and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia – learn more at www.spaphilly.org. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

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