On Thursday, March 7, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in front of a filled-to-capacity congregation and tens of thousands more who viewed the liturgy on livestreamed video.

CatholicPhilly, the official digital news agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, presents the following commemorative digital supplement celebrating this joyous occasion in the life of our local Church. You can view the special edition here.

Please join in continued prayer for our new Auxiliary Bishops as they take on this new role in service to the Church. Ad multos annos!

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community On The Occasion Of Ramadan

Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition,

Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send peaceful greetings as you observe Ramadan.

As the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue expressed, “We, Christians and Muslims, are called to be bearers of hope, for the present life and for the life to come, and to be witnesses, restorers and builders of this hope, especially for those experiencing difficulties and despair.”

I echo their sentiments with deep respect and friendship especially during this time of war, devastation, and suffering in so many places around the world.

May your month-long vigil of prayer, fasting, and works of mercy bring you closer to the Almighty so that you can share His divine love with all those you encounter!

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

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In this weekly message, Jean Madden discusses different methods for the examination of conscience. Please use the following links to access those forms: The Beatitudes, Litany of Humility, The Examen.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Catholic Asian Community On The Occasion of the Lunar New Year

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings and prayerful best wishes to the Asian Catholic Community who recently ushered in the Lunar New Year.

On this joyous occasion marking the Year of the Dragon, is a moment to praise God in thanksgiving for the great gift and rich heritage of the Asian communities in Philadelphia and throughout the Universal Church.

The Dragon is a symbol of strength and ambition. As Missionary Disciples, may we embody those qualities as we seek to bring the light and love of Christ to all those around us!

May God abundantly bless you!

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D.

The Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia(RLC), graciously invites you to attend an Interfaith Prayer Service for the intention of Mayor Cherelle Parker and Members of Philadelphia City Council at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

The address of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peters and Paul is 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The service will be led by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez and other co-conveners of the RLC including Rt. Rev. Daniel Gutiérrez, Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania; Imam Anwar Muhaimin, Quba Masjid; and Rabbi David Straus of the Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

The prayer service will include sacred scripture readings from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith traditions.  Attendees will recite a pledge written by the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia titled A Call from People of Faith to Stop Violence. Participants will also light candles to visually welcome the light of peace into our community.

The Interfaith Prayer Service will be streamed live via the Archdiocesan Vimeo Channel (https://www.vimeo.com/event/2470138) and Archbishop Pérez’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/).

For more information or to register to attend the Interfaith Prayer Service, please visit https://www.interfaithphiladelphia.org/council.

First Reconciliation Retreat Moved to March 2nd

Due to the weather forecast for tomorrow morning, the First Reconciliation Retreat originally schedule for tomorrow morning will now take place on Saturday, March 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon in the Father Laut building.

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