Archbishop Pérez
Archbishop Pérez: Mass Attendance Up 7.5% in 2025
In a Feb. 6 video message, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez said Mass attendance in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia was up 7.5% in 2025 compared to 2024 as the Trust and Hope initiative moves forward.
Archbishop Pérez Issues Guidance on Winter Storm and Sunday Mass Obligation
Archbishop Pérez said in a Jan. 23 statement that, although the Sunday Mass obligation remains, Catholics may stay home during the Jan. 25 snowstorm if travel is unsafe, noting that Saturday’s anticipated Mass is a good alternative.
Remembering Cardinal John O’Connor, a Saintly Hero
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez reflects on the life and witness of Cardinal John O’Connor, former Archbishop of New York, in an Op‑Ed first published by the National Catholic Register in collaboration with EWTN. The essay appears in conjunction with what would have been Cardinal O’Connor’s 106th birthday; he died in 2000.
Christmas Greetings from Archbishop Pérez, Auxiliary Bishops
As the faithful prepare to celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and the auxiliary bishops of Philadelphia offer Christmas greetings to Catholics throughout the Philadelphia region.
Archbishop Pérez Welcomes Appointment of Archbishop‑Designate Ronald A. Hicks to New York
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez issued a statement Dec. 19 regarding Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks as the as the successor to Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the next Archbishop of New York.
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to Jewish Community at Hanukkah
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez sent a letter Dec. 12 to the Jewish Community on the approach of Hanukkah, which begins Sunday evening, Dec. 14 and concludes Monday evening, Dec. 22.
Archbishop Pérez Welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi Te”
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez shared a statement Oct. 14 welcoming the recent release of Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”).
Archbishop Pérez Congratulates New Jersey Bishop Checchio on New Orleans Appointment
Archbishop Pérez issued a statement congratulating the Most Reverend James F. Checchio, Bishop of Metuchen, on his appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans by Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 24.
Archbishop Pérez on Bishop Bevard’s Passing: A Faithful Servant from Philadelphia
Archbishop Pérez released a statement Sept. 26 on the passing of Most Reverend Herbert A. Bevard, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bishop Bevard served the Philadelphia Archdiocese for 36 years before leading the Virgin Islands Diocese.
Archbishop Pérez Sends Prayers to Jewish Community for High Holy Days
Archbishop Nelson Pérez sent a letter Sept. 18 to the Jewish Community on the approach of Rosh Hashanah And Yom Kippur.