Press Releases
Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue Launched to Deepen Collaboration on One of the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Celebrate Mass for Roman Catholic High School at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Following Mass, Bishop Chylinski will visit Roman Catholic High School. Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education as part of his pastoral and administrative responsibilities in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for the Roman Catholic High School (Roman Catholic) community at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints […]
Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm to Host Community Easter Egg Hunt
Over 100 individuals served by Martha’s Choice and who have registered in advance with the ministry will be in attendance.
Catholic Charities Appeal Partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 13th Annual CCA Night with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park
This year’s featured CCA beneficiary for the game is Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secondary Schools to Open their Doors to 7th Grade Students Throughout the Region for Universal Visitation Day
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a common Universal Visitation Day for all of its high schools throughout the five-county region. This initiative gives 7th grade students throughout the metropolitan area the opportunity to explore one of the sixteen high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in depth. It also provides prospective high school […]
West Catholic Preparatory High School Boys’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 3A State Championship Game
West Catholic community to hold “Clap-Out” celebration as team departs for Hershey. The West Catholic Preparatory High School Boys’ Basketball Team will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Boys’ 3A Championship when they play Trinity High School in Camp Hill (Lower Allen Township). This is West Catholic’s second consecutive and third overall appearance […]
Archbishop Wood High School Girls’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A State Championship Game
Archbishop Wood community to hold pep rally before team departs for Hershey. The Archbishop Wood High School Girls’ Basketball Team will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Girls’ 5A Championship when they play South Fayette High School from McDonald (Allegheny County). This is Wood’s sixth consecutive and 14th overall appearance in the PIAA […]
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Boys’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A Championship Game
Bonner & Prendie community to hold “Clap-Out” celebration as team departs for Hershey. The Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Boys’ Basketball Team will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Boys’ 5A Championship when they play West York High School from York (York County). This is Bonner & Prendie’s second appearance […]
The Philadelphia County Advisory Council to Host Hall of Fame Tribute Dinner in Collaboration with the Foundation for Catholic Education
The evening will honor three champions of Catholic education: Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Mr. Anthony Naccarato, and Ms. Patricia Cody. The Philadelphia County Advisory Council, in collaboration with the Foundation for Catholic Education, will host a Hall of Fame Tribute Dinner to honor three dedicated champions of Catholic Education […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
My Dear Friends in the Muslim Community, On behalf of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month-long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy. This period of reflection takes place during a […]