A statement from Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., on the episcopal transition announced for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
January 23, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.
On behalf of the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton, I extend congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez, the newly appointed 10th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Welcome home! May the Lord give you every grace and blessing in the years ahead as you shepherd the Church of Philadelphia.
Also, I offer our congratulations and thanks to retiring Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap., for his almost nine years of dedicated service and faithful commitment to the Church. May you have good health, joy and peace in your retirement.
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On behalf of the clergy, religious and faithful of the Diocese of Trenton, I extend congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Archbishop-elect Nelson Perez, the newly appointed 10th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Welcome home! May the Lord give you every grace and blessing in the years ahead as you shepherd the Church of Philadelphia.
Also, I offer our congratulations and thanks to retiring Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap., for his almost nine years of dedicated service and faithful commitment to the Church. May you have good health, joy and peace in your retirement.