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November 20, 2020

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Announces Guidelines For Application Of The “Safer At Home” Restrictions For The City Of Philadelphia In Churches And Institutions Of The Archdiocese

The City of Philadelphia issued new “Safer at Home” restrictions on Monday, November 16, 2020 that are effective November 20, 2020 through January 1, 2021.

November 19, 2020

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsors Annual Christmas Card Fundraiser To Help Feed The Hungry

All proceeds will directly benefit Nutritional Development Services’ network of over 50 food cupboards throughout the Philadelphia region and be used to purchase food for those in need.

November 18, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future Announce Results of Ongoing Strategic Study Initiative: John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School and Bishop McDevitt High School to Close at the Conclusion of the 2020-2021 Academic Year

In the summer of 2020, Faith in the Future (FIF), which is charged with the operational management of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s high schools throughout the five-county region, initiated a sustainability study.

November 18, 2020

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Kicks Off Online Holiday Food Drive To Support Network Of Food Cupboards Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

This relief effort is especially critical when many across the Philadelphia region are faced with food insecurity as a result of the pandemic.

November 18, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Families Who Benefit From Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center To Receive Thanksgiving Meals Thanks To Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order Of Police

The Thanksgiving meal distribution is organized by Reverend Steven P. Wetzel, OSFS, Chaplain of the Michael the Archangel Ministry at the Philadelphia Lodge #5 Fraternal Order of Police

November 18, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Martha’s Choice Marketplace (Montgomery County) Partners With The Philadelphia Region Of The Order Of Malta To Distribute Over 400 Thanksgiving Meals To Families In Need

Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), in partnership with the Philadelphia Region of the Order of Malta – Federal Association, will hold a two-day drive-through Thanksgiving meal distribution for over 400 families in need.

November 16, 2020

Archdiocesan Schools Will Comply With the Directive From The Philadelphia Department of Public Health for Schools in The City of Philadelphia

At a press conference held earlier today, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) announced new COVID-19 related restrictions some of which impact schools located in the City of Philadelphia.   Based on these guidelines all high schools in the City of Philadelphia have been directed to shift to a fully virtual instructional model beginning Monday, […]

November 16, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Kicks Off #iGiveCatholic Ahead of #GivingTuesday

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently announced it had partnered with the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the first time.

November 13, 2020

Archdiocesan Schools Will Comply With The Directive From The Montgomery County Office Of Public Health For Schools In Montgomery County

At a special meeting held earlier today, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health voted to mandate that all schools (K-12) located in Montgomery County shift to a fully virtual instructional model for a period of two weeks beginning Monday, November 23, 2020.

November 12, 2020

Catholic Housing and Community Services Commends The Passage Of The Pennsylvania Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania’s LIHTC will provide additional and critical funding support for the construction of affordable housing developments.