Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Wildfires in Los Angeles County

The horrific destruction and loss of life wrought by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have saddened the hearts of people throughout the nation. 

Many of us feel powerless to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters facing disaster. Yet, we can stand united in prayer and in solidarity to aid the ongoing relief efforts by supporting Catholic Charities USA. This non-profit agency coordinates the Catholic Church’s response to natural and human-made disasters in the United States and grants relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies in support of their relief efforts.

Let us ask the Holy Spirit to bring strength and perseverance to the first responders rallying from around the nation to fight the fires, and to local authorities working to evacuate residents safely.

May God bring consolation to all those mourning the loss of a loved one, and resilient strength to those seeking to rebuild in the wake of devastating loss.

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

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STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PEREZ ON THE OBSERVANCE OF REVEREND DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

On Monday, January 20, Americans throughout the country will commemorate the enduring legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This is a moment to see each other as one family united in humanity, just as God sees us. We recognize suffering in our family stemming from the mortal sin of racism, and we are called to respond as instmments of peace and healing.

The work of combatting racism follows Christ’s commandment to love one another as He loves us. Dr. King’s faith in Jesus empowered him with the wisdom to speak out against injustice and the courage to fight against it.

We ask God to open wide our heatis, to strengthen our hands to work for justice, and to heal our nation’s deep wounds.

May Dr. King’s life inspire and challenge us to follow his example zealously in the spirit of Missionary Discipleship. May God bless our efforts to drive out sin by spreading the love of Christ!

Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, D.D.

Archbishop of Philadelphia

Martha’s Cupboard will be Closed on Monday, January 20th.

Due to the forecast predicting snow today and the freezing temperatures today and tomorrow, Martha’s Cupboard will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20th.

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
NO PREP CLASSES

Due to the predicted snow, PREP classes WILL NOT meet tonight, Sunday, January 19th. Due to the Catechists Workshop, PREP classes WILL NOT meet tomorrow evening, January 20th.

Monsignor McCormac discusses the plans for the future of the Church in Philadelphia.

Parish-Wide Meeting on Way Forward

Deacon Jim O’Neill, a member of the Archdiocesan Strategic Team, will facilitate a discussion of the plans for the future of the Church of Philadelphia during a parish-wide meeting on Tuesday, February 11, in Monsignor Woods Hall from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.