
Press Releases
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 […]
30th World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life and Profiles of Most Recent Profession Class
Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Due to the severely inclement weather that impacted our region on Sunday, January 25, Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools […]
Archbishop Coakley Urges Calm, Restraint, and Respect for Human Life in Minneapolis
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Impending Winter Storm and Sunday Mass Obligation
The impending winter snowstorm for this Sunday, January 25, 2026, and the corresponding state of emergency declared by the City of Philadelphia, reminds everyone to make prudential and safe decisions regarding travel. While the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sunday remains, if the weather impedes people from attending Mass safely, especially the elderly, then […]





