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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?"
New archbishop faces headwinds and hope on immigration
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez will lead an archdiocese where immigrants make up between 10-15% of the population. From local to global levels, migration will remain a key issue for years to come.
Archbishop Chaput announces clerical changes
Changes of assignment for four archdiocesan priests and two permanent deacons were announced Feb. 14.
In person or on screen, Catholics invited to pray with new archbishop
Preparations for the installation Mass next Tuesday of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as the new archbishop of Philadelphia are in full swing. Everyone is invited to take part prayerfully in the unique liturgy.
Hispanic Catholics welcome one of their own as shepherd
As the more than 82,000 Spanish-language faithful in the archdiocese prepare to welcome Archbishop Nelson Perez, they're also eager to reach a new generation while preserving their distinct cultures.
Local Nigerian Catholics stunned by new travel ban
A Jan. 31 expansion of the Trump Administration's visa restrictions now prevents residents of the African nation from immigrating to the U.S., where they are currently one of the most highly educated ethnic groups.
Love is in the South Philly air at St. Monica Parish
Married couples and those engaged to be married received a special Valentine's Day blessing at a Mass Saturday, Feb. 8 at the parish. At a reception afterward the couples shared their wisdom of faithful, committed love.