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Merry Christmas from CatholicPhilly.com and friends

Faithful from throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are helping us to wish you the blessings of this joyous season, and the peace and hope found in Jesus.

This Christmas, nothing compares with going to Mass in person

After last year's separated Christmas celebrations, Archbishop Nelson Perez tells in a new video how important are the family traditions of the holiday and celebrating the birth of the vulnerable baby Jesus in our hearts. 

Three videos of 2021 Barry Award gala

Archbishop Perez received the American Catholic Historical Society’s award Dec. 3 at the Union League of Philadelphia. Watch three videos from the event.

We’re a church that listens, archbishop says as synod opens

Archbishop Nelson Pérez shares in his monthly vlog how parishes and the faithful can learn to listen to one another and the Holy Spirit during the synodal process called for by Pope Francis.

Rediscover Jesus in person at Mass, says archbishop

As Advent begins, Archbishop Nelson Pérez invites faithful to return to the Eucharist, where Jesus makes himself fully present in love, just as he did at his birth.

‘Deep gratitude’ due to veterans and their families, says archbishop

In a message for Veterans Day, Archbishop Nelson Pérez commended members of the armed forces and their loved ones, who have "sacrificed greatly" to protect freedom.

‘Prayers Unite the World’ event livestreams today

Bishop Michael Fitzgerald will preside at the fifth anniversary program of the global prayer network at Archbishop Ryan High School today from 8 to 9 a.m.

‘Good Night Lights’ dazzle kid patients with hope

Organized by Oblate Father Steven Wetzel, the Oct. 6 light display by members of the Philadelphia Police Department brought smiles to those at Shriners Children's Hospital.

Include young people on the journey, says archbishop

In his new monthly vlog, Archbishop Nelson Pérez invites the church to make space for the "now of God," who are "craving to belong."

As students go back to school, archbishop offers message of hope

Archbishop Nelson J. Perez offers a message to all the students, their parents and the teachers and staff of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as schools begin a new year.