Archbishop Perez's messages
Archbishop Pérez Offers Prayerful Condolences to Friends and Family of Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released the following statement October 13 on the death of Officer Richard Mendez who was fatally shot in the line of duty on October 12.
Statement of Archbishop Pérez Regarding the Terrorist Attack on Israel and Armed Conflict in the Holy Land
The Archbishop released the following statement Oct. 10 regarding the terrorist attack on Israel and armed conflict in the Holy Land.
Archbishop Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Archbishop Pérez released the following pastoral letter to the Jewish Community on the approach of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Archbishop Pérez: May God Comfort Those Affected by Hurricane Idalia
Archbishop Pérez released the following statement Aug. 30 regarding Hurricane Idalia.
Statement of Archbishop Pérez on Naming of 21 New Cardinals
Archbishop Pérez released the following statement June 11 extending prayerful congratulations to the 21 new Cardinals created by Pope Francis.
Archbishop Pérez: We All Share a Responsibility to Show Love for Our Neighbors
Archbishop Pérez issued the following statement regarding the July 3 mass shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia that killed five people and injured others.
Archbishop Pérez Issues Pastoral Letter on Racial Healing: “We Are One Body”
Archbishop Pérez issued the following pastoral letter Racial Healing: “We Are One Body” on the occasion of The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ — Corpus Christi.
Statement of Archbishop Pérez on the Retirement of Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
Pope Francis announced May 24 from the Vatican that he has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop Fitzgerald has served as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia since 2010 and as a priest of the archdiocese for 43 years.
Archbishop Pérez: Bishop Cullen lived out his vocation with fidelity, joy, and the selfless love of Christ
Archbishop Pérez issued the following statement May 9 regarding the death of Most Reverend Edward P. Cullen, Bishop Emeritus of Allentown.
Archbishop offers message to the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
Archbishop Pérez writes, "On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr!"