Monsignor McCormac’s Easter Greetings!

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez sent a letter of prayerful greetings to the Jewish faith community in the Philadelphia region on the occasion of Passover, which begins Saturday evening, April 12, 2025.

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A heartfelt message from Deacon Isaac Wahlmeier

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Providence

“With great joy, I learned that Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Providence! He is well known to me and to the people of the Church of Philadelphia as a priest of boundless dedication and great compassion for the souls entrusted to his pastoral care. 

For many years, our local Church was blessed by the presence and priestly ministry of then-Father Lewandowski as both a pastor in many of our parishes and as the Vicar for Cultural Ministries tending to the unique needs of our diverse Catholic family throughout the region. It has been an honor to work with him in several capacities over the course of many years. The people of Providence are receiving a true gift from the Holy Father with this appointment.

I ask that the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful throughout the Philadelphia region join me in extending warmest congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Bishop Lewandowski as he prepares to assume this new role in service to the Church. 

May his apostolic ministry for the good of souls in Rhode Island be strengthened by the Holy Spirit through the intercession of Saint John Neumann.”

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

Monsignor McCormac bids Deacon Isaac Wahlmeier a fond farewell.

A new film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis will be shown in almost 1,000 theaters nationwide for three days, April 27-29. The documentary Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality features Catholic leaders, young adults and even the parents of Blessed Carlo reflecting on his life and legacy of faith. He will be canonized the first saint of the millennial generation by Pope Francis on April 27 in Rome – the date that the film premieres in the United States. Carlo Acutis was an Italian teenager who built websites to spread devotion through information about eucharistic miracles and approved Marian apparitions. He died of leukemia at age 15 in 2006, and was beatified by Pope Francis in 2020.

Individual and group ticket sales, plus more information, are now available on the website CarloAcutisFilm.com.

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Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez sent a letter of prayerful greetings to the Muslim community in the Philadelphia region on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. This celebration concludes Ramadan’s month-long vigil of prayer, fasting, and works of mercy.

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Reflection on 2 significant spiritual events from the past week.