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October 27, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Key Leadership Appointments to Further Its New Model for Ministry and Evangelization with Youth and Young Adults in the Five-County Metropolitan Area

Mrs. Marisally Santiago appointed Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Ministry with Youth; Mr. Matthew Davis appointed Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Ministry with Young Adults

October 23, 2020

The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence Celebrates Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella And Marks 60th Anniversary Of Don Guanella Village

The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remains an integral part of the mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services.

October 23, 2020

USCCB: National Vocation Awareness Week to be Celebrated November 1-7, 2020

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2020.

October 22, 2020

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Nutritional Development Services To Hold Community Food Distribution In North Philadelphia And Distribute Over 1,000 “Farmers To Families” Food Boxes To Those Impacted By The COVID-19 Pandemic

Student meal kits will also be provided for children and youth who are virtual learners not receiving school meals. Each box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches along with milk.

October 22, 2020

U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Chairman Applauds Actions of HHS to Ensure Access to Spiritual Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Religious Liberty, applauded yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) that, in response to two complaints received, it has taken action to ensure that hospital patients have access to spiritual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 21, 2020

Statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding Commentary in Francesco

There has been much recent attention paid to comments attributed to the Holy Father in a documentary that premiered in Rome this week.

October 20, 2020

**MEDIA ADVISORY** The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence To Celebrate Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella And Mark 60th Anniversary Of Don Guanella Village

Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre, who oversees the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services as part of his administrative and pastoral responsibilities, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.

October 15, 2020

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese Invited to Take Part in the Annual Celebration of World Mission Sunday

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Annual World Mission Sunday Mass.

October 15, 2020

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Nutritional Development Services Partners with the U.S. Department Of Agriculture “Farmers To Families” Food Box Program To Distribute Food To Those Impacted By The COVID-19 Pandemic

The pre-packaged food boxes, which supports American farmers and families affected by the pandemic, will contain 10 pounds of nourishing produce, five pounds of meat, and five pounds of dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk.