Press Releases
USCCB: Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Biden Administration’s proposed rule on the Title X program
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a proposed rule to reverse “The Protect Life Rule,” a regulation issued by the Trump Administration in 2019 to clearly separate abortion from family planning in the federal Title X family planning program.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Chemical Abortion Pill Policy Change
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that they will no longer be enforcing the “in-person dispensing requirement” for the chemical abortion pills during the remainder of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Holy Family School Celebrates Earth Day with Schoolwide Community Cleanup Day
Over 220 Students to clean 36 block area. Holy Family School in Phoenixville (Chester County) will celebrate Earth Day with its first schoolwide cleanup. It will take place over a 36 block area encompassing all of Reeves Park as well as First Avenue to Fifth Avenue and Starr Street to Quick Street. Thursday, April 22, […]
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches “Take Back the Month!” Donation Drive to Support Women In Need Of Feminine Hygiene Products
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is launching, “Take Back the Month!” This donation drive will support women in need who experience obstacles to obtaining menstrual care and feminine hygiene products.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Ramadan!
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Scheduled Visit to Saint Monica Parish Elementary School Has Been Postponed
**UPDATE/FOR PLANNING PURPOSES** **EVENT POSTPONED** Archbishop Pérez’s visit to Saint Monica Parish Elementary School in South Philadelphia, previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th, has been postponed and will be re-scheduled for a later date. Background information about Saint Monica Parish Elementary School Located in the heart of South Philadelphia, Saint Monica’s provides a faith-based education, […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair for Pre-K3-8th Grade Educators
Registration required by Tuesday, April 13th The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host a virtual career fair for educators interested in teaching Pre-K3 through 8th grade for the 2021-2022 academic year. Subject areas include Religion; Math; Science; Social Studies; STEM; English Language Arts; Foreign Language; Music; Art; and Physical Education. Teachers […]
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Pilots Tuition4me Virtual Initiative
The program is designed to assist seniors throughout the region in defraying college expenses. Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia recently launched Tuition4me. This initiative seeks to assist high school seniors at schools throughout the region in defraying college expenses. The unique program is a virtual auction of […]
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities.
*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 9th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 9th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.