
Press Releases
Local Donors Raise Record-Breaking $2.2 Million Through #iGiveCatholic on GivingTuesday for Catholic Parishes, Schools, and Charitable Ministries in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
#iGiveCatholic is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, hosted on GivingTuesday, that celebrates and supports parishes, schools, and charitable ministries. PHILADELPHIA, December 15, 2025 – In a powerful display of faith filled generosity and compassion, nearly 9,000 donors raised a record-breaking $2,213,146 for Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the five-county Catholic Church […]
Archdiocesan High Schools as well as Parish and Regional Catholic Elementary School in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Monday, December 15, 2025
Archdiocesan high schools as well as parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Monday, December 15, 2025. Archdiocesan high schools along with parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasion of Hanukkah
Dear Friends in the Jewish Community, Together with the Catholic people of the Philadelphia region, I extend prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the beautiful Festival of Lights next week. The Hanukkah menorah reminds us of the ultimate triumph of light over darkness, and the Lord’s covenant of faithfulness with His people. Ours […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate 29th Annual Blessing of the Créche in Front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Director of the Office for Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will preside over the 29th annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene. The crèche will be located outside on the lawn in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia today released audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024 for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services. The statements show a surplus of $2 million in the core operating result for the past fiscal year, slightly better than the projected break-even result. They also […]
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Joins National Mentorship Initiative for Priestly Formation
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below on behalf of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Philadelphia, PA – Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is honored to collaborate in a groundbreaking national initiative to strengthen priestly formation through mentorship training. This effort, led by Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon, is supported by a generous […]
Casa Del Carmen Preschool Academy to Perform Christmas Pageant
Students will perform a variety of holiday songs before being joined by a surprise visit from Santa Claus.
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit and Celebrate Mass for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments on the Occasion of its 70th Anniversary
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments in the Greater Northeast section of Philadelphia, to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 70th anniversary of the school. Bishop Chylinski oversees the ministry of Catholic education as part of his pastoral and administrative duties […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
Thanks to the generosity of the Catholic Charities Appeal, the Mass will be streamed live via Facebook.com/ArchPhila, Facebook.com/HispanosPhilly, and vimeo.com/event/5556320. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve of her feast day. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the […]
Saint Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs to Celebrate Designation as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education with “Blue Christmas” Celebration
Saint Elizabeth’s is the only private Catholic school in the state to be recognized by the PDE; and the only school named in the Exemplary High Performing category. Saint Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs (Chester County) will celebrate its designation as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) with […]





