Press Releases
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, February 24, 2026
Due to the continued inclement weather impacting our region, Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Parish and regional elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a […]
“The Thought of Holding Thousands of Families in Massive Warehouses Should Challenge the Conscience of Every American,” Says Bishop Cahill
Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray, Discuss, and Reaffirm Their Unity as One Church
Religious Liberty Report Aims to Help Catholics Bring the Spirit of the Gospel to Public Life
Archdicesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, February 23, 2026
Due to the severely inclement weather projected 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 Monday, February 23, 2026. Parish and regional elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Invites All People of Good Will to Join in Day of Prayer for Peace
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, recently issued a national call to prayer for peace in light of ongoing and deepening unrest in our country, especially surrounding immigration related matters. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, is inviting and strongly encouraging all clergy, consecrated religious, and […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish 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 Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish School in Glen Mills (Delaware County) for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Stephen Schott, O.S.F.S., Pastor, and Reverend Joseph DiMauro, O.S.F.S., […]
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass as Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Embark on their Lenten Journey
Thanks to the generosity of the Catholic Charities Appeal, the Mass will be streamed live via Facebook.com/ArchPhila and vimeo.com/event/2470138. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Blessed Ashes will be distributed […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Asian Catholic Community on the Occasion of the Lunar New Year
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Asian Catholic Community, I extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This joyous occasion marks the Year of the Horse, symbolizing intense forward momentum toward transformation. This particular Lunar New Year comes at a time of renewal in the […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings of friendship as you prepare to mark the observance of Ramadan. Last year, Pope Leo XIV commended the “growing commitment to dialogue and fraternity” among the Catholic and Muslim communities. Our embrace is “fostered […]