Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Greetings To The Jewish Community On The Occasion Of Hanukkah
December 10th, 2020Greetings to all of my brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith tradition as you celebrate the beautiful, “Festival of Lights.”
Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul To Present Its Annual Christmas Concert, Prayer For Peace, Virtually
December 9th, 2020The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will present its annual Christmas Concert, Prayer for Peace, on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 p.m.
Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Recognizes 24 Dedicated Partners In Mission Celebrating Significant Milestones Of Service To The Agency And The Church’s Local Works Of Charity
December 9th, 2020This year, CSS is pleased to recognize 24 “Partners in Mission” from programs throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This year’s honorees have a combined total of nearly 400 years of service to faith-based delivery of social services.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Court Decision Reinstating DACA and Urges Congress to Act
December 8th, 2020On December 4, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the entire Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by December 7, and to resume accepting first-time DACA applicants.
Archbishop Pérez Will Celebrate Mass for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments Students in Honor of Saint Lucy’s Feast Day
December 7th, 2020Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, will celebrate Mass for students who attend Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments in honor of Saint Lucy’s upcoming feast day on December 13, 2020. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Holy Innocents Church 1337 East Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Students will participate in the Mass including […]
Inaugural Art Contest Gives Older Adults Opportunity to Create Official Christmas Card Cover for Catholic Housing and Community Services
December 7th, 2020This fall, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) announced its inaugural Christmas Card Design Contest in its senior housing, senior center, and parish eldercare programs across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of One Worship Site in the City of Philadelphia and One Worship Site in Delaware County
December 6th, 2020Immaculate Conception Church (Philadelphia), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Michael Parish, and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church (East Lansdowne) will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Philomena Parish (Lansdowne), and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Raises Over $1M On #GivingTuesday
December 3rd, 2020Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s inaugural #iGiveCatholic initiative exceeds $1M for over 100 organizations.
USCCB’s Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth to Host a National Leadership Forum on Young Adult Accompaniment
December 3rd, 2020The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth (LMFLY) is hosting an online leadership conference December 7-11.
Un mensaje pastoral del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con motivo de la temporada de Adviento
December 3rd, 2020Este año, quizás más que nunca, necesitamos la Navidad y su promesa de esperanza en la persona de Jesucristo para una humanidad que sufre.