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September 12, 2020

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Affirm Right to Shelter for All, Commend Improvements to HUD Rule

Today the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) submitted public comment on a proposed regulation modifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s “Equal Access Rule” for temporary and emergency shelters.

September 11, 2020

Statement from Jason Budd, Chief Negotiator for the Office of Catholic Education, Regarding Ratification of Teacher Contract

Earlier today, the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) reached a two-year agreement on a new contract for full-time, lay high school teachers in the seventeen Archdiocesan secondary schools serving the five-county region.

September 10, 2020

Joint Statement From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Secondary School System And The Association Of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776

The Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776, have concluded their negotiations for a new contract covering the lay teachers in the seventeen Archdiocesan high schools. 

September 10, 2020

Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Participate In Hunger Action Month By Hosting Annual Peanut Butter And Jelly Drive

NDS’ annual PB&J Drive helps to stock the shelves of over 50 food cupboards located throughout the five-county metropolitan area and benefit those who do not have access to nutritious sustenance. This effort is especially critical during these unprecedented and challenging times.

September 8, 2020

The Office Of Catholic Education Deeply Disappointed By Union Delay In Contract Ratification; Vows To Reach Contract Agreement With The Association Of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) is deeply disappointed by the decision of the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) not to ratify the proposed contract today.

September 4, 2020

Update from the Office of Catholic Education Regarding Teacher Contract Negotiations

On September 8, 2020, lay teachers from the 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia represented by the Association of Catholic Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT 1776) will gather to vote on a new Labor Management Agreement (LMA). 

September 4, 2020

Office of Catholic Education Provides Update to High School Families Regarding Teacher Contract Negotiations

Today, all school families in the 17 Archdiocesan high schools located throughout the five-county region received a letter regarding teacher contract negotiations from Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M. Ph.D., Superintendent for Secondary Schools for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

September 3, 2020

Catholic Social Services’ Mercy Hospice to Observe National Recovery Month by Participating In Virtual Recovery Walks

All are invited to join in spirit with Mercy Hospice and walk on their own to raise awareness of substance use disorders and celebrate individuals in long-term recovery by joining as a Virtual Recovery Walk participant.

September 3, 2020

USCCB: President of U.S. Bishops Conference Announces Emergency Collection for Natural Disasters in Wake of Hurricane and Wildfire

WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has requested that bishops across the country consider taking up a voluntary special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery, and Church needs arising from the increasing number of natural disasters in the United States.

September 3, 2020

USCCB: Bishop Chairman Issues Labor Day Statement on Rebuilding a Dignified Post-COVID World

WASHINGTON – Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the annual Labor Day statement on rebuilding after the devastation of the global pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus.