Archbishop Pérez will be awarded an honorary degree at the May 17 Commencement Ceremony VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President, announced that Philadelphia Archbishop the Most Revered Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., will address the Class of 2024 as the University’s commencement speaker. Archbishop Pérez will also receive […]

The Mass will be streamed live via Facebook.com/ArchPhila and https://vimeo.com/event/2470138.  Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 4th. This Mass is celebrated for married couples within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 4, 2024 5:15 p.m. Anticipated Mass […]

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will help Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Parish, located in Drexel Hill (Delaware County), kick off its inaugural Parish Fair on Wednesday, April 24. All are welcome to attend the fair. It will be held Wednesday-Saturday, April 24-27, 2024. Wednesday, April 24– Friday, April 26, 2024 5:00 – […]

This vital initiative ensures that children and youth aged 18 or younger throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have access to wholesome and nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.

The Office of Catholic Education’s Elementary Administrators recently shared the names of 25 parish and regional elementary schools, throughout the 5 county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who have earned Middle States Association Reaccreditation for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle States Accreditation is the gold standard for measuring and advancing school improvement. Each of these schools are now accredited until 2030-2031.

Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School (SKS) in Wayne (Delaware County) will celebrate the feast day of the school’s patron, Saint Catherine of Siena. Monday, April 29, 2024 8:15 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Students Treated to Water Ice) 2:15 p.m. Approximately (Prayer Service) Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School 116 […]

Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend peaceful greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. In a time of turmoil and violence throughout the world, Passover and its promise are more timely than ever. No oppression, in any form, can overcome […]

Over 50 Archdiocesan preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, and secondary schools, as well as Catholic colleges and universities to participate. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2024 STREAM Expo for preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities throughout the five-county region. […]

Its 60th Anniversary Gala will take place at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia.