Archbishop Perez's messages
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.
Archbishop Pérez Congratulates Fr. Joseph Farrell on Election to Lead Augustinian Order
Archbishop Pérez issued the following congratulatory statement regarding Father Joseph Farrell’s election as the next Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine.
Archbishop Pérez: Statement on the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Ahead of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1, Archbishop Pérez encourages prayer and action during the Season of Creation, which runs through Oct. 4, calling on communities to plant “seeds of peace and hope."
Minneapolis Church Shooting ‘A Senseless and Evil Act,’ says Archbishop Pérez
In response to the deadly shooting at Annunciation B.V.M. Church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued a statement calling for prayer, healing, and a united stand against violence, especially in sacred spaces.
‘You Are Not Alone:’ Archbishop Pérez Releases Pastoral Letter on Immigration
In a July 23 pastoral letter, the Archbishop of Philadelphia expressed deep sorrow and prayerful solidarity, calling on Catholics to unite in support of the migrant community and advocate for comprehensive immigration reform.
Archbishop Pérez Mourns the Passing of Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt
Archbishop Pérez expressed deep sorrow in a June 13 statement over the sudden passing of Bishop Brandt, honoring his decades of faithful service and extending prayerful condolences to the Diocese of Greensburg.
Archbishop Pérez: Bishop Eckman Is ‘A True Gift’ to the Pittsburgh Diocese
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez expresses joy and congratulations following Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of Bishop Mark A. Eckman as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, praising his pastoral care and leadership. He also offers prayers for Bishop David A. Zubik in his retirement after decades of service.