Archives for June 2022

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Statement by Archbishop Pérez regarding the death of Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department

“I was deeply saddened to learn that Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department was killed in the line of duty this weekend.

In the name of the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend my prayerful condolences to Lieutenant Williamson’s family and friends who mourn this tragic loss. My heartfelt sympathy also goes out to Adam K. Thiel, Commissioner of the Philadelphia Fire Department, and the faithful men and women of the Philadelphia Fire Department as they cope with death of their beloved brother who faithfully served our city for over 27 years.

In addition, I ask all people of goodwill to join me in fervently praying for the speedy recovery of those who were injured in the fire and building collapse. We owe a debt of gratitude to the first responders who put their lives on the line to protect us each day. May God watch over and protect them.”

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.
Archbishop of Philadelphia

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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick off the local observance of the national three-year Eucharistic Revival called for by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops this Sunday, June 19^th, the Feast of Corpus Christi. Archbishop Pérez will celebrate the opening at the Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park (Delaware County) at 11:30 a.m. this Sunday. The Our Lady of Peace Parish community will also be celebrating its centennial anniversary that day. Following the Communion of Mass, Archbishop Pérez will lead a Eucharistic Procession to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Swarthmore (Delaware County). Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, which is a worship site of Our Lady of Peace Parish.

In addition, Bishop Timothy C. Senior will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the 11:00 AM Solemn Mass for the opening of the Diocesan Phase of the Eucharistic Revival at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul this Sunday. Following, there will be a Eucharistic procession to Saint Patrick Church (20^th and Locust Streets, Philadelphia). Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament will take place at Saint Patrick Church at 2:00 p.m.

Click here for the livestreaming of the Mass at Our Lady of Peace Parish.

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The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus celebrates the great love of Christ for all mankind. This year, the Feast falls on Friday, June 24^th. The Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begins nine days before the Feast and continues for nine consecutive days, that is June 15^th through June 23rd. You are invited to unite yourself with Christ, seeking an increase in grace and divine love through participation in the Novena. Click here for the Sacred Heart Meditation. Click here for the Novena Prayer Card.

We are pleased to share this video from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announcing the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of  Corpus Christi.

Eucharistic Revival (English version) from Kearns Media Consulting LLC on Vimeo.

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All people of goodwill are invited to participate in the From Sanctuary to Street, From Lament to Action, a prayerful interfaith gathering that will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, tomorrow (June 9^th) at 2:00 p.m.

Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia (ret.), will serve as the principal convener. He will be joined by faith leaders from the Episcopal Diocese of Philadelphia, Quba Masjid, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Philadelphia.

This prayerful initiative seeks to honor the memory of victims of gun violence and work to end the sin of gun violence. The event will include a city-wide interfaith prayer service, Memorial to the Lost Tee-shirt display, Witness Walk, and a moment of remembrance at a gun violence site.

This ecumenical gathering will be streamed live via the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Facebook page (facebook.com/ArchPhila…). It is being sponsored by the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia, Heeding God’s Call, and local faith institutions.

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