STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ
REGARDING MURDER OF ISRAELI EMBASSY OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON, DC
My heart was burdened with great sorrow to learn of Wednesday night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC that resulted in the senseless death of two young adults working for the Israeli Embassy.
In the name of the clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful condolences to the family and friends of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky.
In union with all people of good will in the Philadelphia region, I also offer prayers for the citizens of the state of Israel and for Jewish residents in our area as they mourn this tragic loss and yearn for freedom from hate.
May the Lord of peace inspire us to reject violence in all of its forms and embrace one another as brothers and sisters.
+Nelson J. Pérez
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Ordination Masses in Lincoln, Nebraska, May 23rd & 24th
Mr. Bradley Moss will be ordained to the Diaconate on Friday, May 23rd, at 7:00 PM (CDT), 8:00 PM (EDT). Click here to view the Diaconate Ordination
Deacon Isaac Wahlmeier will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on Saturday, May 24th, at 11:00 AM (CDT), 12:00 PM (EDT). Click here to view the Priesthood Ordination
Father Isaac Wahlmeier will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 25th, at 5:00 PM (CDT), 6:00 PM (EDT). Click here to view Father Wahlmeier’s First Mass.
May Procession Will Begin in Church Tonight

Due to the expected rain, we will not process along Goble Court. Please go directly to church. Students should report to church by 6:45 PM.
Soon-to-be-Deacon Bradley Moss
On Friday evening, May 9, 2025, Monsignor McCormac had dinner with soon-to-be Deacon Bradley Moss. He will be ordained to the diaconate in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday evening, May 23rd. He will serve as the Deacon for Deacon Isaac Wahlmeier’s ordination to the priestood on Saturday, May 24th. He will also serve as deacon for Father Isaac’s Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 25th.
We look forward to September, when Deacon Bradley Moss will join us on Thursdays and will assist at our weekend liturgies as part of his Diaconate Internship.
Meet Our New Holy Father – Pope Leo XIV
View this uplifting, hopeful, and encouraging presentation on our new Holy Father!