Presentation BVM Church

10/13/2026

Dear friends,

I learned with a grateful heart this afternoon that our Holy Father’s surgery was completed successfully and that the prognosis remains highly optimistic.

I ask all people throughout the Catholic Church of Philadelphia to express their love for Pope Leo through continued prayer for the intention of his health during his recovery. May God strengthen him and guide his care team through the intercession of Mary, Our Blessed Mother.

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

10/02/2026

06/17/2026

🎉 CatholicPhilly joins in celebrating Archbishop Nelson Perez on his 65th birthday! We are grateful for his inspiring leadership and pastoral care. May God continue to bless him abundantly in this milestone year!

06/16/2026

The Catholic Church of Philadelphia has partnered with Hallow as part of the ongoing Trust & Hope initiative led by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to foster growth in the spirit of Missionary Discipleship.

“The Church’s door has always been open,” said Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez. “Trust & Hope makes our local Church face outward to all. It invites people to come closer and look inside. Hallow helps them encounter God in the quiet of their own hearts.”

Through this partnership, the five regional Missionary Hubs — along with an additional parish community — will incorporate Hallow into their existing evangelization and outreach efforts through:

• Guided prayer experiences
• Small group and faith-sharing opportunities
• Seasonal Advent and Lent reflections
• Digital resources to help individuals and families grow closer to God
• Free Hallow accounts for clergy, seminarians, and religious brothers and sisters.
Additionally, all parishes and schools in the Archdiocese get access to a 10% diocesan level discount for any parishes or schools who wish to purchase a Hallow Parish Partnership Package.

For full statement visit catholicchurchofphila.org/press-releases/

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

Recently, I was honored to be elected to The Papal Foundation Board of Trustees.

Since its inception in 1988, The Papal Foundation and its Stewards of Saint Peter have allocated $250 million in grants and scholarships around the world to more than 2000 projects selected by recent popes.

For more on this announcement read the full piece via CatholicPhilly.com: https://catholicphilly.com/2026/06/news/local-news/archbishop-perez-elected-to-papal-foundation-board-of-trustees/

Learn more about The Papal Foundation: https://www.thepapalfoundation.org

May God bless you abundantly!

(Image: Vatican Media)

05/24/2026

Just as the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit and went out into the world to Proclaim the Gospel, I pray that Pentecost will fill you with inspiration and a burning desire to be a Missionary Disciple for Christ.
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May the gifts of the Holy Spirit strengthen and sustain you on this Pentecost Sunday and always!