Archbishop Celebrates Mass with Neocatechumenal Way Communities

Pérez joins local parishes for fellowship and testimonies

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated Mass on January 31 at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Philadelphia with members of the Neocatechumenal Way, including families from the Missio ad Gentes communities at St. Charles Borromeo and St. Michael parishes. Following the liturgy, the archbishop joined the community for fellowship and heard personal testimonies from members, including youth and young adults.

Why it matters

The Neocatechumenal Way is a Catholic ecclesial movement focused on Christian formation and evangelization. The archbishop's participation in this Mass and community gathering highlights the archdiocese's support for the movement's work in Philadelphia.

The details

Archbishop Pérez celebrated Mass with the Neocatechumenal Way communities, which were sent to Philadelphia 14 years ago by Pope Francis to serve in evangelization within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The archbishop was joined by the parochial administrators of the two parishes, Father Wellington M. Muñoz of St. Charles Borromeo and Father Fernando Londoño of St. Michael.

  • Archbishop Pérez celebrated Mass with the Neocatechumenal Way communities on January 31, 2026.

The players

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

The Archbishop of Philadelphia who celebrated Mass with the Neocatechumenal Way communities.

Father Wellington M. Muñoz

The parochial administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish.

Father Fernando Londoño

The parochial administrator of St. Michael Parish.

Neocatechumenal Way

A Catholic ecclesial movement focused on Christian formation and evangelization.

Missio ad Gentes

The communities from the Neocatechumenal Way that were sent to Philadelphia 14 years ago by Pope Francis to serve in evangelization within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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The takeaway

The archbishop's participation in this Mass and community gathering highlights the archdiocese's support for the Neocatechumenal Way's work in evangelization and Christian formation within the Philadelphia region.