Archbishop Perez's messages
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."
Mensaje para el día de Acción de Gracias del Arzobispo Pérez
"Mientras nos reunimos alrededor de la mesa con nuestras familias y amigos el Día de Acción de Gracias, recordemos que el amor de Cristo es el regalo más grande de todo," escribe el Arzobispo Nelson Pérez
Archbishop prays God ‘will pour his mercy’ on hurricane victims
In the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, Archbishop Nelson Pérez urges faithful to support all those affected, through spiritual and material aid.
Archbishop Pérez sends greetings on Jewish high holy days
As the Jewish faith community celebrates Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Archbishop Nelson Pérez extends the prayerful best wishes of the Catholic community in the Philadelphia region.
July 4 shootings call for action, not just words, says archbishop
Following attacks at Independence Day events in Philadelphia and Illinois, "acts of kindness and charity" are needed to "mend the tears in the fabric of our nation’s soul," said Archbishop Nelson Pérez.
Supreme Court decision ‘affirms deep value’ of every human life
Archbishop Nelson Pérez welcomed the June 24 ruling against abortion, and pointed to the Catholic Church's "holistic commitment to protecting and preserving life" through its social supports.
Archbishop offers condolences to fallen Phila. firefighter
Lt. Sean Williamson was killed in a building collapse following a fire early Saturday morning in Philadelphia. Archbishop Perez prayed for his family, the fire department and all first responders.
Support for abuse victims ‘substantial,’ ongoing, archbishop says
As the independent reparations board ends its work, the archdiocese will "continue to offer comprehensive support to survivors of clergy sexual abuse ... as it has for many years," said Archbishop Nelson Perez in a statement.
Archbishop on Texas shooting: ‘Commonplace’ acts of murder must end
In a statement on the school shooting that left 19 children dead, Archbishop Nelson Perez prayed God would "give wisdom to our leaders ... to stamp out this evil for good."
Buffalo shooting deaths reminder of ‘mortal sin of racism’
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez issued a statement May 17 following news of a mass shooting May 14 in Buffalo, New York that left 10 residents dead and three injured in what authorities are calling a racially motivated attack.