Press Releases
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Domestic Justice Chairman Encourages Congressional Efforts to Address the Opioid Crisis
USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Statement on Sex Abuse Scandals; Committee Releases Actions to be Taken Within Its Authority
USCCB: President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement Following Meeting with Pope Francis
Annual Indian Catholic Heritage Day to Mark Ruby Jubilee
Organized each year by the Indian American Catholic Association of Philadelphia and local Indian Catholic communities, Indian Catholic Heritage Day celebrates the rich traditions and cultures of the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Latin, and Knanaya communities in the greater Philadelphia region.
Saint Bede The Venerable Parish (Bucks County) To Host Third Annual Padre Pio Festival
This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Saint Pio and the 100th anniversary of his Stigmata Saint Bede the Venerable Parish will host its third annual Padre Pio festival on parish grounds Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018. This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of […]
Mass of Thanksgiving to be Celebrated for Newly Beatified Founder of Sisters of the Redeemer
Upon review of the life and good works of Mother Alphonse, Pope Francis attributed a healing miracle that took place on May 29, 1955 to her intercession. The acceptance of the authenticity of this miracle officially closed a long period of study of her heroic virtues necessary for beatification.
Over 300 Students Gather at Saint Peter the Apostle School to Kick-Off the 2018-2019 School Year in the Archdiocese with Prayer and a Pep Rally
Today, students gathered in the atrium at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann to celebrate the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The celebration signaled the opening of the 235th consecutive year for Catholic education in the region.
Former Foster Children, States, Congressional Coalition And Religious Groups Support Foster Families’ Appeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former foster children, eight states, a Jewish advocacy group, a large Congressional coalition and others urged an appeals court yesterday to reverse a district court ruling that will allow the City of Philadelphia to shut down Catholic Social Services, one of the City’s best foster agencies. The friend-of-the-court briefs filed in Sharonell Fulton, et al. v. City of […]
STATEMENT FROM JASON BUDD, CHIEF NEGOTIATOR FOR THE OFFICE OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION, REGARDING RATIFICATION OF TEACHER CONTRACT
Earlier today, the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) reached a two-year agreement for a new contract for full-time, lay high school teachers in the seventeen Archdiocesan high schools.
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA RESPONDS TO STATE SENATE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE JOE SCARNATI’S COMMENTS REGARDING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LEGISLATION
Some victims of historic abuse are barred from filing a court case because the Pennsylvania Constitution prevents time-barred claims from being revived, and statutes of limitation serve a needed purpose. We nonetheless believe these victims are entitled to help. This is consistent with our on-going approach.