Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On the First Anniversary of the Election of Pope Leo XIV
Today is a moment of great joy for Catholics in the Church of Philadelphia and throughout the world as we celebrate the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election as Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church. One year ago, as he first greeted the crowds in Rome, the Holy Father proclaimed a message of unity […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Three Men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.scs.edu and https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, as well as on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain three men to the Permanent Diaconate for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following their completion of a six-year formation program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The Rite of Ordination will […]
Archbishop Coakley Condemns Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner
Statement from Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Following the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s Ruling on the Use of Public Funding for Abortion
As Metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania’s recent ruling overturning our state’s ban on the utilization of public funding for elective abortions. In effect, the court is forcing all taxpayers to fund abortions and proclaiming a constitutional right to end the life of an unborn […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School for the Celebration of Mass
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 visit Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Edward Kelly, who serves […]
Catholic Relief Services to Host Annual Mother’s Day Donation Drive
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will host a Mother’s Day Donation Drive this Spring. Sponsored by the CRS Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter, the event will run through Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The faithful are invited to make a donation to CRS in the name of the mothers in their life – including grandmothers, friends, […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host STREAM Expo and Second Annual Robotics Challenge
Students from across the region will showcase innovation in coding, robotics, and hands-on STREAM learning. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2026 STREAM Expo featuring preschool through eight-grade students from parish and regional elementary schools across the five-county region. The event will also include the second annual Robotics Challenge, […]
Bishop Chairmen Urge Administration to Extend Commitments on Life to All Vulnerable Mothers, Infants, and Children in the Womb
Father Judge High School for Boys to Celebrate Opening of The James J. Anderson ’68 Career Pathways Academy Atrium
The James J. Anderson ’68 Atrium will open in the school’s 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art Career Pathways Academy building. Father Judge High School for Boys in Northeast Philadelphia will officially open the James J. Anderson ’68 Career Pathways Academy Atrium with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Representatives from the James J. Anderson Construction Company, Inc. including […]