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Interfaith leaders greet Archbishop Perez with warmth, hope
Representatives of the area's faith-based communities have welcomed the new leader of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, and say they look forward to "tapping into what intrinsically connects us."
Harrisburg Diocese files for bankruptcy
Citing "dwindling church revenues” as well as financial reparations for survivors of clergy sexual abuse and high legal costs, Bishop Ronald Gainer “regrettably” announced the reorganization Feb. 18.
Local Catholic colleges show awards, scholarships
Neumann, Cabrini, Villanova, Holy Family and St. Joseph's universities recently made news with announcements of various tuition aid programs, an education center and even a new faculty residence.
Faithful fill cathedral for installation Mass
More than 2,000 participants of all ages, ethnicities and parishes celebrated Archbishop Nelson Perez's installation as archbishop Philadelphia, filling the cathedral with joy, beauty and revelry.
Diverse music hits high note for Archbishop Perez’s installation Mass
From Cuban laments to gospel and chant, the hymns for the Feb. 18 liturgy reflected the joy of those served by the former "Father Nelson," who himself is "a gifted musician."
St. Agnes faithful call archbishop ‘a man of action’
Although Archbishop Nelson Perez served as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in West Chester nearly a decade ago, the impact he left can still be seen. His former parishioners are overjoyed to welcome him home.
Singing at installation a ‘special moment’ for Delaware gospel choir
Members of the Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir added their voices to a historic Feb. 18 liturgy marking the appointment of Archbishop Nelson Perez to the Philadelphia archdiocese.
Philadelphia’s new archbishop sounds call to ‘welcome the outcast’
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez placed a mark of familiarity on the formality of rites in the Mass that installed him as the new archbishop of Philadelphia Feb. 18 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Watch the installation Mass for Archbishop Perez
Our live video of the installation ceremony today, Feb. 18 for Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the 10th Archbishop of Philadelphia begins at 1:40 p.m. The Mass starts at 2 p.m. -- watch it here and see full coverage immediately following.
Deacon credits Archbishop Perez with jump-starting vocation
Ordained to the permanent diaconate in 2014, Bill Moser said that his onetime pastor at St. William confirmed his call by asking a simple question: "What are you waiting for?"