Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Joins Migration Chairman Urging Trump Administration to Reinstate Full DACA Program; Calls for Congressional Action
On July 28, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf issued a memorandum. . . adding limitations to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Urge Congressional Black Caucus Leaders to Support Federal Emergency Relief for Urban Catholic School Students
Catholic schools, especially those serving urban areas have been disproportionately impacted in the ongoing fallout of the novel coronavirus.
USCCB: Weakened Fair Housing Rule Fails to Promote Dignity of Human Person
Last week, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it would terminate the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing regulation (AFFH) issued in 2015 and replace it with a new rule on fair housing titled Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice.
Catholic Social Services’ Bucks County Family Service Center Partners With United Way of Bucks County for Annual “Stuff the Bus” Campaign
The Bucks County Family Service Center will serve as a “Stuff the Bus” collection site. This year, the initiative aims to assist local families with children in need as well as those impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
All People of Good Will Invited to Prayerfully Unite with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Uphold the Sanctity of Human Life
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez encourages all people of goodwill to prayerfully unite to uphold the sanctity of human life.
Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center Launches Initiative to Help Provide Children’s Clothing to Families Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
This program, affectionately called “Clothing Cuties,” aims to assist families experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic by providing essential infant and children’s clothing. This relief effort is especially critical during these challenging times.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces New Model for Ministry and Evangelization for Youth and Young Adults in the Five-County Metropolitan Area
In June 2016, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia launched newly revived youth and young adult ministry initiative named ANTHEM.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to be Invested with the Pallium by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America
The Pallium is a liturgical vestment that symbolizes communion with the Holy Father and the Archbishop’s role as Shepherd of a Metropolitan See.
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President and Chairman for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs on Hagia Sophia
During its 1,500-year history, the Hagia Sophia (“Holy Wisdom”) in Istanbul has been both a church and mosque.
Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Provides Overview of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Efforts and Community Impact Demonstrating the Ongoing Commitment of Administrators and Staff in Assisting Those Impacted By the Pandemic
Catholic Human Services is the largest faith-based human services provider in Southeastern Pennsylvania and benefits more than 300,000 individuals of all faiths annually.