Archbishop Perez's messages
Archbishop Perez greets Muslim community on Ramadan
As Muslims throughout the Philadelphia region begin the month of prayer, fasting and almsgiving, the archbishop prayed that Muslims would "bring serenity, joy, and prosperity" to all.
Archbishop prays for peace ‘at grave moment’ for Ukraine
Archbishop Nelson Perez offered a message of support Feb. 24 for the families and friends of Ukrainians in the Philadelphia region and at home in Ukraine, where "peace has been shattered" and suffering unleashed in the invasion of the country by Russia.
Archbishop Perez: Defeat racism by ‘active love, light of faith’
Marking Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday Jan. 17, Archbishop Nelson Perez calls everyone to continue Dr. King's work to "champion for the dignity of all God's people."
In wake of tragic house fire, Archbishop Perez offers prayers
"I extend my deep condolences to all those in mourning" the archbishop said in a statement Jan. 5, hours after a fire in Philadelphia's Fairmount section killed 12 people, including eight children.
Archbishop Perez sends a Christmas greeting
Archbishop Nelson Perez offers an inspiring audio Christmas card just for CatholicPhilly.com's readers.
Archbishop Pérez: Help those mourning, struggling after deadly tornadoes
Archbishop Nelson Pérez asked all in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to "stand in prayerful solidarity with all those in pain," whether in mourning from loss of life or living with "immense hardship" after tornadoes devastated the Midwest Dec. 10.
Hanukkah recalls divine power, joy and hope, says archbishop
Archbishop Nelson Pérez extends prayerful best wishes to the Jewish community as it prepares to celebrate the annual eight-day Festival of Lights and "strengthen the bonds of love with family and friends."
Archbishop Pérez offers Thanksgiving Day greetings
In his message on "this uniquely American holiday," Archbishop Nelson Pérez expresses his gratitude to God and to the faithful of the archdiocese. He encourages all to receive a COVID vaccine to maintain immunity levels in the community.
Fostering vocations a priority for entire church, says archbishop
Reflecting on National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 7-13), Archbishop Nelson Pérez invites all the faithful to prayerfully -- and practically -- support priestly vocations.
Retired Cleveland bishop was ‘close friend and constant model,’ says archbishop
Bishop Anthony Pilla, who died Sept. 21, displayed a "love and passion for the priesthood" and for the people he served, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez, himself a former bishop of Cleveland.