STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ FOLLOWING VIOLENCE AT POLITICAL RALLY IN PENNSYLVANIA ON SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024

The following statement was released on Saturday evening:

I was deeply saddened and dismayed to learn of the shooting that took place today during a rally with former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. 

I call on the people of the Church in Philadelphia to join me in prayer for the swift recovery of Former President Trump and the attendee who was injured, that those who were killed will rest in the peace of the Lord, and that God will console those mourning the loss of a loved one.

Americans must join in solidarity to condemn today’s act of political violence and violence in all forms. Working together, we can resolve our differences through peaceful dialogue and conquer the sin of hatred.

May Our Blessed Mother, Patroness of the Americas, strengthen our resolve to encounter all of our brothers and sisters with compassionate hearts and open minds while bringing peace to our country.

Happy 4th of July! Reflections on Camp Cabrini & Welcome Jeanine Davis!

Enjoy seeing this new film on Saint Katharine Drexel.

Monsignor McCormac recently met Bill Rose. He is a new member of the St. Charles Seminary Board of Trustees. Mr. Rose shared the following with Monsignor and he is happy to pass it on to you.

The Total Gift – A Katharine Drexel Story is a groundbreaking film, produced by Bill Rose of Joyful Films, which premiered exclusively on EWTN and is now available for everyone to watch on YouTube.

Please click here to watch this inspiring film.

Part Three of Three Part Series on the Future of Parishes in the Archdiocese

Part Two of Three Part Series on the Future of Parishes in the Archdiocese

The Archdiocesan Class of 2024 amassed a record-breaking $532,160,153 to further their educational journeys at colleges and universities across the country. Mr. Jay DeFruscio, Chief Operating Officer for Secondary Schools, recently unveiled this cumulative scholarship total in a video shared on social media. Click here to view Mr. DeFruscio’s announcement.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez also recently shared an end of year message for all school families, faculty, staff, and administrators with a special commendation for the Class of 2024. Click here to view the Archbishop’s message.

Msgr. McCormac highlights Archdiocesan Long-Range Plans for Parishes

Audrey Wilson discusses the Small Faith Sharing Groups

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass and ordain five Permanent Deacons for service in our local Church at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:00 AM.

Those being ordained as Permanent Deacons are listed below in alphabetical order:

• Christopher DeMaio, a member of Saint Margaret Parish in Narberth (Montgomery County).
• John J. Ellis, Jr., a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park (Delaware County).
• Michael R. Fohner, a member of Saint Dorothy Parish in Drexel Hill (Delaware County).
• Jaime A. Gándara, a member of Saint Bridget Parish in Philadelphia.
• Robert J. Szipszky, a member of Saint Mary Magdalen Parish in Media (Delaware County).

Permanent Deacons serve as ordained clergy in the Roman Catholic Church. They may be single or married males. As ministers at the altar, permanent deacons assist the priest and bishop at the Liturgy. They proclaim God’s Word, preach and teach, baptize, may witness marriages, carry out funeral rites at the vigil and the grave, administer Holy Communion to the sick and dying, and perform other works of charity.

The Mass with Rite of Ordination will be streamed live at www.scs.edu, Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ beginning at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to prayerfully participate in-person or via livestream.

Please click here for additional details.