Archbishop Pérez
Archbishop Pérez Calls for Prayers for Pope Leo XIV Before Surgery
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez is asking Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pray for Pope Leo XIV, who announced Oct. 11 that he will undergo surgery to remove a small nodule detected in his lung during recent medical examinations.
Archbishop Pérez Offers Prayerful Condolences to Loved Ones of Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released the following statement October 10 on the death of Officer Shane Seiber who was fatally shot in the line of duty earlier that morning.
Archbishop Pérez Calls the Faithful to Protect Human Dignity in Respect Life Month Message
In a video message marking Respect Life Month, Archbishop Pérez calls Catholics to uphold the dignity and sanctity of every human life.
Archbishop Pérez Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks with Call for Prayer and Unity
In a video message marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez urged the faithful to pray for those still grieving and to share Christ’s love and peace with others.
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community in Preparation for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez sent a letter Sept. 9 to the Jewish community on the approach of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Archbishop Pérez’s Remarks from the 38th Annual Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez's offered remarks July 3 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia during the Liberty Medal Ceremony where Pope Leo XIV was honored with the 38th annual Liberty Medal.
Archbishop Pérez’s Statement on the Proposed Elimination of Educational Tax Credit Programs
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued the following statement June 23 on the proposed elimination of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs.
Archbishop Pérez’s Statement on the Occasion of Juneteenth
In a statement on Juneteenth, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez called the observance a time to honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans, reflect on the nation’s history, and renew the Church’s commitment to racial healing and the dignity of all people.
Statement of Archbishop Pérez Welcoming Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released a statement May 25 welcoming the Holy Father's first encyclical entitled “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.”
Statement of Archbishop Pérez on the 1st Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo XIV
Archbishop Pérez's statement marking the occasion of the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV as Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church.