Come home to Mass in person, archbishop implores Catholics
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez greets worshipers after the 11 a.m. Mass Sunday, May 23 outside the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, Philadelphia. He announced a major new initiative by the Philadelphia Archdiocese to invite Catholics back to in-person participation in the Mass at their parishes as COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings begin to lift. (Photo by Sarah Webb)
By Matthew Gambino • Posted May 24, 2021
Imploring Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return to the celebration of Mass in person, Archbishop Nelson J. Perez launched a major initiative for that purpose on Pentecost Sunday, May 23.