Archbishop Perez's messages

Statement of Archbishop Pérez regarding the death of Most Reverend David O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Archbishop Pérez issued the following statement Feb 21. regarding the death of Most Reverend David O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles.

Archbishop offers prayerful condolences to family and friends of fallen Temple University Police Officer

Archbishop Pérez issued the following statement Feb. 21 on the death of Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald who was fatally shot on Feb 18. while trying to stop a robbery in North Philadelphia. 

Letter from Archbishop Pérez to the Saint Hubert High School Community in the Wake of Racial Tension

Archbishop Pérez issued the following letter Feb 10. to the Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls community.

Pope Emeritus Benedict’s life ‘was a gift to the world,’ says archbishop

In a statement on Dec. 31, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez expressed his sorrow regarding the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and has asked all people of the archdiocese to join in offering prayers for the happy repose of the Pope Emeritus' soul.

Archbishop Pérez: Join in prayer for the intention of Pope Emeritus Benedict’s health

Archbishop Nelson Pérez asks all people of goodwill to join in prayerful solidarity with our Holy Father for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI for the intention of his health.

Christmas greetings from Archbishop, Auxiliary Bishops 

As faithful celebrate the Nativity of Our Lord, Archbishop Pérez and the Auxiliary Bishops of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offer Christmas greetings to Catholics throughout the Philadelphia region.

Archbishop Pérez sends greetings to the Jewish community as they prepare to mark the occasion of Hanukkah

Archbishop Pérez issued the following statement Dec. 16 to the Jewish faith community on the approach of Hanukkah, which in 2022 begins at sundown on Dec. 18 and concludes at sundown on Dec. 26

Archbishop Pérez issues statement on his appointment as Chair of Catholic Relief Services Board

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez released the following statement Nov. 22 on his appointment as Chair of Catholic Relief Services Board by the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre su nombramiento como presidente de la Junta de Catholic Relief Services por el presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos

"Estoy entusiasmado de colaborar con los demás miembros de la junta de CRS, cuyos corazones están ardiendo por Jesús y sirven como sus discípulos misioneros," escribe el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez.

Thanksgiving greetings from Archbishop Pérez

Archbishop Pérez issued a Thanksgiving message Nov. 21 writing, "As we gather around the table with our family and friends on Thanksgiving Day, let’s remember that Christ’s love is the greatest gift of all."