Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Calls on Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Join in National Moment of Prayer on Good Friday
In response to the dynamic and ever-evolving health crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Most Reverend José H. Gomez, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Archbishop of Los Angeles, has invited Catholics across the nation to participate in a moment of prayer on Good Friday that will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/usccb.
Catholic Social Services’ Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center Partners With Nutritional Development Services To Provide Meals To Children Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Children and youth living in North Philadelphia who are in need of healthy and nutritious meals are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS).
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Celebrates Palm Sunday And The Sacred Paschal Triduum At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul In A Private Manner
Although there will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord or the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the faithful from throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and all people of good will, are invited to take part virtually via a live streamed broadcast.
EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ CELEBRA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS Y EL TRIDUO PASCUAL SAGRADO EN LA CATEDRAL BASILICA DE LOS SANTOS PEDRO Y PABLO DE MANERA PRIVADA
Aunque no habrá celebraciones públicas del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor o del Sagrado Triduo Pascual, los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia de los cinco condados, y todas las personas de buena voluntad, están invitados a participar virtualmente a través de una transmisión en vivo.
Saint John’s Hospice Launches Initiative To Raise Funds for Expanded Services Due To Increase In Clients Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
The initiative seeks to raise $30,000 by April 3rd to help Saint John’s Hospice provide additional support, resources, and expanded services to homeless men impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Nutritional Development Services Sponsors Feeding Sites for Children Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Nutritional Development Services is currently sponsoring 24 feeding sites throughout the region to ensure that children and youth aged 18 years or younger continue to have access to wholesome nourishing meals.
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Domestic Justice and Human Development Praises Lawmakers for Historic Emergency Legislation on Coronavirus Relief
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, praised members of Congress and the President for passing and signing into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a historic package of emergency relief for those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi message today.
EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ ANUNCIA EL LANZAMIENTO DE «EL PODER DE LA FE Y LA ESPERANZA EN TIEMPO DE INCERTIDUMBRE: UN RETIRO VIRTUAL DE CUARESMA»
El programa de retiro en línea de seis días es parte de la respuesta pastoral y temporal en curso de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia a la pandemia COVID-19 y ofrece un medio para que los fieles se preparen espiritualmente para el enfoque de la Semana Santa.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Launch Of “The Power Of Faith And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat”
he six-day online retreat program is part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a means for the faithful to prepare spiritually for the approach of Holy Week.