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Ready to receive sacraments, they join prayers with archbishop
Archbishop Nelson Perez led three ceremonies for the Rite of Election and Continuing Call to Conversion last weekend for 163 catchumens and 281 candidates representing 96 parishes in the Philadelphia Archdiocese.
Across the Aisles: St. Andrew Parish, Newtown
The largest parish in Bucks County and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia hosted Archbishop Nelson Perez on Sunday, March 1 for his first parish visit.
As Lent begins, Archbishop Perez marks faithful with ashes
Describing the Lenten journey as a time for increased prayer and giving, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez invited more than 2,000 attendees to reflect on their relationships with God, others and themselves.
Across the Aisles: Confirmation at the Cathedral
During a Feb. 23 Mass, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez confirmed 11 youth, including one whom he had baptized years before.
More scenes from Archbishop Perez’s installation
See more images from the joyous and solemn celebration Tuesday, Feb. 18 that saw the installation of Archbishop Nelson Perez as archbishop of Philadelphia.
Relive the installation Mass for Archbishop Perez
See scenes of the Feb. 18 Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in which Archbishop Nelson J. Perez became archbishop of Philadelphia amid an outpouring of affection by clergy, religious and lay people.
Across the Aisles: St. Monica Parish, Philadelphia
Father Joseph Kelley, pastor of South Philadelphia's largest parish, which is celebrating its 125th year, was the celebrant of the vigil Mass Saturday, Feb. 8, with a special blessing for couples.
Bucks County young adults gather for faith, fellowship
The Transfigure group based at St. Andrew Parish in Newtown meets Sunday nights for prayer at the church and, afterward, at a local restaurant for fun.
Religious women, men join in Mass for consecrated life
Archbishop Charles Chaput celebrated Mass marking the World Day of Consecrated Life Feb. 2 in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul with religious women and men in the archdiocese.
Catholic school teachers mark anniversaries at special Mass
Bishop Michael Fitzgerald was the celebrant of a Mass concluding Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 in Philadelphia for teachers who have dedicated their lives to the mission of Catholic education for 25 years, 50 years or more.