Photo features
Scenes from the Archdiocesan Back to School Celebration
Students from Catholic parish and regional elementary schools, Archdiocesan high schools, and schools of special education filled the gymnasium of Archbishop Carroll High School as they kicked-off the 2025-2026 school year with the annual Archdiocesan Back-to-School Pep Rally.
Photos: Mass Celebrates 150 Years of Nazareth Sisters’ Service
Archbishop Pérez celebrated Mass on Sept. 14 at St. Katharine of Siena Church in Philadelphia to honor the 150th Jubilee of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
Mass of the Holy Spirit Marks 194th Year at St. Charles Seminary
Archbishop Pérez celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Sept. 2, marking the start of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary’s 194th year of formation, with new faculty and staff making their Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity and seminarians receiving the traditional blessing.
Archbishop, Youth Delegation Witness Church’s Work in Ghana
In August, young Catholic leaders joined Archbishop Nelson Pérez on a CRS-led synodal trip to witness the Church’s mission of justice and human development in West Africa. See our photo gallery.
Young Adults Fill Conshohocken Ballroom for Theology on Tap
See scenes from the Aug. 26 Theology on Tap event in Conshohocken featuring Archbishop Pérez and Bishop Espaillat.
Inaugural Archbishop’s Day for Elementary Educators Brings Together Teachers, Staff
See highlights from the inaugural Archbishop’s Day for Elementary Educators, held Aug. 27–28 for teachers and staff of archdiocesan elementary schools.
‘Arise! Summer Nights’ Offers Fellowship, Reflection at Malvern Retreat House
The Aug. 27 event offered music, Reconciliation, Adoration with Archbishop Pérez, and reflection with Bishop Espaillat, part of the Archdiocese’s youth Eucharistic encounters.
Annual Archbishop’s Day for Educators Celebrates High School Teachers, Staff
Staff from the 15 archdiocesan high schools gathered at Bishop Shanahan for the third annual Archbishop’s Day for Educators, celebrating with Mass, music, and more.
Scenes: Move-In Day at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Seminarians returned for the 2025-2026 year at the Lower Gwynedd campus in the first year under new rector Rector Fr. Christopher Redcay.
Philly Pilgrims Reflect, Pray, and Connect During Day in Rome
On July 31, Archbishop Pérez, Bishop McIntyre, and Philly pilgrims visited historic basilicas for prayer, veneration, and sacred encounters during the Jubilee of Young People.