Some 51 glowing luminaries were lit Jan. 18 at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in support of the 51st Annual National March for Life, which is slated for Friday in Washington, D.C.
More than 700 people – including at least 100 children – attended the third annual “Boot-Up Philly” event Nov. 4 in the parking lot of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center.
The CCA Giving Society, consisting of supporters of the appeal, gathered for a Mass of thanksgiving with Archbishop Nelson Perez March 21 at the cathedral.
New deacons a ‘blessing’ in their witness, service, says archbishop
Newly ordained permanent Deacons Diep T. Nguyen and James J. White IV process with fellow deacons after a June 12 ordination Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul, at which celebrant Archbishop Nelson Pérez described permanent deacons as ministers of the church among the family, the workplace and the neighborhood. (Sarah Webb)
By Gina Christian • Posted June 14, 2021
Nine men were ordained to the permanent diaconate Saturday, June 12 on what Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez called “a great day of blessing for the church in Philadelphia.”
With COVID restrictions lifted in the city, hundreds filled the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul for the June 12 liturgy, at which Archbishop Pérez presided, assisted by his four auxiliary bishops along with dozens of archdiocesan priests and permanent deacons.