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Filipino Catholics mark Simbang Gabi with archbishop
Parishioners of St. James Parish, Elkins Park, observed the traditional pre-Christmas celebration at Mass Sunday, Dec. 20, with Archbishop Nelson Pérez and the pastor, Father Efren Esmilla.
Archbishop sees school day through eyes of visually impaired
During a Dec. 9 visit, Archbishop Nelson Pérez learned from students of St. Lucy Day School how education looks for those who use adaptive technology and "the gift of seeing differently."
Young adults enjoy Q & A with Archbishop Perez, young clergy
Archbishop Nelson Pérez participated in a Q & A discussion Dec. 9 with about 30 members of Transfiguration Young Adults of Bucks County, along with several priests and a deacon.
Holy Name Union celebrates founder’s cause with Archbishop Pérez
Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Abington, hosted a Mass Dec. 6 sponsored by the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Holy Name Union, honoring the cause of canonization for Blessed John of Vercelli.
Seniors share their thoughts on Thanksgiving
Residents of several archdiocesan affordable housing complexes reflected on the blessings they treasure most during this season of gratitude.
Mass, youth confirmations highlight St. Martin celebration
Black Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia came together Nov. 7 for the 58th annual Mass for St. Martin de Porres, patron saint of Black Catholics, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul.
Archbishop Pérez pays festive visit to St. Hubert High School
After celebrating Mass at the all-girls' Catholic high school in Northeast Philadelphia, the archbishop toured the school’s art, music, textile design and robotics studios.
On St. Charles Borromeo feast day, seminary fetes candidates
Seminarians, including several from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, received the call to candidacy for ordination during a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez Nov. 4.
Caring for Friends welcomes seminarians’ strong hands
The men of St. Charles Seminary performed their ongoing work of charity Nov. 5 at Caring for Friends in Northeast Philadelphia to help feed hungry people in the region.
Deacons and wives gather for day with Archbishop Pérez
Permanent deacons and their wives gathered Saturday, Oct. 31 for a workshop and Mass celebrated by Archbishop Nelson Pérez, including a question-and-answer session with him.