Archbishop Pérez
Archbishop Pérez Offers Gratitude for Cardinal Pierre, Welcomes Successor
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued a statement March 9 expressing joy at the appointment of Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, while offering gratitude for the service of Cardinal Christophe Pierre following his retirement.
Archbishop Pérez Encourages Prayers for Peace Amid Renewed Middle East Conflict
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued a March 6 statement encouraging Catholics across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pray for peace as renewed conflict in the Middle East has "produced concern and worry in our hearts."
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to the Asian Catholic Community on Lunar New Year
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez shares a message with the Asian Catholic community in the Philadelphia region in observance of Lunar New Year on Feb. 17.
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Archbishop Pérez sent a Feb. 13 letter to the Muslim community in the Philadelphia region for the start of Ramadan, which will be observed this year from Feb. 17 to March 19, 2026.
Archbishop Pérez Congratulates Archbishop Hicks, Thanks Cardinal Dolan
On Feb. 6, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez congratulated Archbishop Ronald Hicks on his installation as Archbishop of New York and thanked Cardinal Dolan for his years of leadership in the Archdiocese of New York.
Archbishop Celebrates 175th Anniversary Mass at St. Matthew Parish
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated Mass Feb. 8 at St. Matthew Parish in Conshohocken as the community marked the beginning of its milestone anniversary year.
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 Meets With Sisters of Life, Highlights Their Mission
Archbishop Pérez reflected on his Jan. 29 meeting with the Sisters of Life, praising their mission to support pregnant women and young mothers in Philadelphia.
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.