Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson Pérez Celebrates Catholic Schools with Community Service Event Featuring Hundreds of Students from Catholic High Schools, Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education
Hundreds of students from high schools, elementary schools, and schools of special education will package 1,500 bags to benefit Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s (CCoP) Out of School Time Programs (OST). Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will host a service initiative at Lansdale Catholic High School in Lansdale (Montgomery County). This event will […]
Father Judge High School to Celebrate Opening of the Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute
The Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute 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 Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Representatives from Elliott-Lewis Corporation including William R. Sautter ’63, President; James Pizzi, Chief Operating Officer; […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia, I extend warm greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. Your preparation for the solemn commemoration of Pesach comes at a time of conflict and anxiety. The Catholic community shares your hope for peace in our […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend William F. Murphy, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Rockville Centre
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend William F. Murphy, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. When I was appointed an auxiliary bishop of that diocese in 2012, Bishop Murphy ordained me as a bishop. From that time until his retirement as Ordinary in 2016 and for years […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Conwell-Egan 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 Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills (Bucks County) for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Thomas Nasta, Senior Priest at Our Lady of Grace Parish in […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes. Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday March 29, 2026 – April 4, 2026 MASS SCHEDULE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Sunday, March 29, 2026 Palm Sunday […]
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.