Archbishop Pérez Offers Prayerful Condolences to Loved Ones of Fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez expressed his condolences to the family and colleagues of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber following his fatal shooting in the line of duty on the morning of October 10.

In a statement, Pérez offered prayers for Seiber’s widow, children, family, and friends. He also extended sympathy to Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and the Philadelphia Police Department, noting that Seiber served the city for ten years.

The archbishop asked the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pray for the soul of the deceased officer and for peace for those mourning. He also requested prayers for the recovery of another officer who was severely wounded during the same incident.