Photo features
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.
Commentaries
Portugal Gives Glimpse of a Reviving Church
On a trip with his wife, Guy Ciarrocchi sees a country with a vibrant, deep-rooted Catholic faith – universal and yet culturally distinct. Despite reports of a fading Catholic Church in Europe, it appears alive and well.
Calendar of Events
Spiritual Retreat with Padre Pio at Saint Mary of Providence Set for Sept. 26-28
The weekend long retreat titled “Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry: A Weekend Retreat with Padre Pio” will take place at The Saint Mary of Providence Center Sept. 26-28.
Seminary Dinner & Auction Set for Sept. 29
Evening event to support vocations features Archbishop Pérez, live auction, and dinner at the Philadelphia Country Club.
Vatican News
Pope Phones Gaza Parish as Israel Launches New Offensive on City
Just a few hours after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV called the pastor of the city's only Latin-rite parish to express his concern, his prayers and his closeness, the Vatican press office said.
Pope Urges Church to Listen to Sorrows of Abuse Victims, Walk Together
Pain must never give rise to violence, and every Catholic needs to learn to safeguard with tenderness those who are vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV said during a prayer vigil dedicated to people experiencing pain and affliction due to illness, bereavement, violence or abuse.
Hispanic Catholics
Testigos de Esperanza: La Voz de Dios Sept. 21, 2025
Testigos de Esperanza: Ghana, el Papa Leo y los Nuevos Santos En este episodio especial de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, conversamos con el Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez sobre el tema “Una Iglesia universal — viva, joven y llena de esperanza”. Nos comparte su experiencia en Ghana con Catholic Relief […]
La Carta Pastoral del Arzobispo Pérez Sobre la Inmigración – La Voz de Dios Sept. 14, 2025
En este nuevo episodio de La Voz de Dios en las Voces de Nuestros Pueblos, Marianela Núñez conversa con el Obispo Christopher Cooke sobre el llamado de la Iglesia a acoger y acompañar a los inmigrantes, la visión de los centros misioneros en nuestra Arquidiócesis y el mensaje de la carta pastoral del Arzobispo Nelson Pérez sobre inmigración. […]
