Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Kick off 51st Annual Rice Bowl Initiative
Rice Bowl is a Lenten almsgiving program of Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian relief agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. For the 51st consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off its participation in Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, a nationwide Lenten program providing people of all ages with […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Archbishop John Carroll 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 Archbishop John Carroll High School (Archbishop Carroll) in Radnor (Delaware County) for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Joseph McCaffrey, who serves as the school’s Chaplain and […]
In Commemoration of Black History Month, “Let Us Be Faithful Stewards of Memory,” Say Bishop Garcia and Bishop Campbell
Archbishop Coakley Calls on Policymakers to Pursue Diplomatic Negotiations and Maintain New START’s Limits
U.S. and African Bishops Call for Continuing Solidarity and Lifesaving Assistance to Africa in Joint Statement
Bishop-Chairmen Respond to Expanded “Mexico City Policy”
Bishop Chairmen Call on Administration to Extend Protections for Haitians in the United States
Update on Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia for Thursday, January 29, 2026
Archdiocesan high schools in the City of Philadelphia will return to school on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Parochial elementary school families in the City of Philadelphia will receive direct communication from their local school leadership regarding the status of school on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Some parochial elementary school buildings in the city will need […]
Archbishop Coakley Calls for Holy Hour as a Moment of Renewal for Our Hearts and Our Nation
Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elmenetary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Due to the severely inclement weather that continues to impact our region, Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize […]