Archbishop Perez's messages
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.
Bishop Deliman a ‘model of discipleship,’ archbishop says
Archbishop Nelson Perez offered words of praise for Bishop Edward Deliman, whose retirement as auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia Pope Francis accepted May 13.
On Earth Day, Archbishop Perez cites ‘duty to protect environment’
In his April 22 statement, the archbishop called for more creation care teams in parishes and schools to preserve the Earth "especially for future generations."
Archbishop Perez sends greetings for Passover
In his letter to the Jewish community, the archbishop said the feast of Passover reminds everyone that the Father will liberate all of us and that He guides us on the pathway to true freedom.
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.