Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Bless and Dedicate New Statue of Saint John Neumann at Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School in South Philadelphia to bless and dedicate a new statue of Saint John Neumann. He will be joined by the Board of Directors of the Millay Club Alumni Association. The Saint John Neumann statue joins the Saint Maria Goretti statue in the school’s Memorial Prayer Garden.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School – Memorial Prayer Garden
1736 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Saint John Neumann was the fourth Bishop of Philadelphia and established the diocesan school system. This year marks the 175th anniversary of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
About the new Saint John Neumann Statue
Saint Jude Liturgical Arts Studio was commissioned to design and fabricate the 8-foot Saint John Neumann statue to match closely in size and style to the existing Saint Maria Goretti statue. The new Saint John Neumann statue was delivered and installed on August 26, 2026. It was made possible by the Millay Club Alumni Association.
About Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School
The present, co-educational Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School was formed in 2004. Along with its predecessors Saint Maria Goretti for Girls and Southeast Catholic, Bishop Neumann, and Saint John Neumann for Boys high schools, the school boasts a proud 90-year tradition of Catholic high school education in South Philadelphia.
The school serves a diverse student population in South Philadelphia. Through the school’s core values of compassion, courage, and commitment, its graduates are spiritually grounded, academically prepared, and world citizens. For additional information on Saints Neumann and Goretti High School, please visit neumanngorettihs.org/.
About the Millay Club Alumni Association
The Millay Club is the Alumni Association of Southeast Catholic High School, Bishop Neumann High School, Saint John Neumann High School, Saint Maria Goretti High School, and Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School. For additional information on The Millay Club, please visit millayclub.org/.
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Editor’s Note: For more information about Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, please visit www.aopcatholicschools.org/.