By CatholicPhilly Staff Report • Posted November 12, 2026

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Sarah Webb as Manager of the Archbishop’s Visual Media, a newly created role in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She will assume the position Nov. 16, and serve in the Office of the Archbishop, reporting to Archbishop Pérez.

Webb brings nearly 25 years of experience in Catholic media and visual storytelling to the position. She began her service to the archdiocese as a staff photographer for The Catholic Standard and Times and continued that work with its digital successor, CatholicPhilly. She currently serves as Photographic and Digital Media Production Specialist in the archdiocesan Office for Communications.

A graduate of the Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University’s Tyler School of Art, Webb holds degrees in photographic imaging and art.

“I am delighted that Sarah Webb will continue to place her considerable gifts and experience at the service of the Church in her new role,” Archbishop Pérez said. “For many years she has exhibited the ability to share visually the Good News of the Church’s mission and the ministry of the Archbishop of Philadelphia, including myself and several of my predecessors.

“Using the powerful digital storytelling tools of our age, she will help communicate the saving message of Jesus Christ and the good works of the Church to all the world. I welcome her warmly to this new role, and pledge my prayerful support for her.”

As Manager of the Archbishop’s Visual Media, Webb will serve as the principal visual storyteller for Archbishop Pérez, overseeing the creation and management of photographic and video content that communicates his ministry, pastoral leadership, and the mission of the Church.

Her work aims to strengthen the Church’s evangelization and communications efforts through compelling visual storytelling across digital and traditional media platforms.

“I have loved my role with the Archdiocese as it evolved from The Catholic Standard and Times to CatholicPhilly to the Office for Communications, and now to the Office of the Archbishop,” Webb said.

“Being able to capture moments that are a snapshot in people‘s lives has always brought me joy. Being able to do that in a way that brings Archbishop Pérez to people whom he cannot be with physically, when I know he would like to, is very rewarding.”

In announcing the appointment, Father Eric J. Banecker, moderator of the curia, asked the faithful to join in congratulating Webb and to pray for her as she begins her new role in service to the local Church.