Press Releases
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.
USCCB: Migration Committee Chairman Opposes Proposed New Rule Seeking to Eliminate Protection for Asylum Seekers Fleeing Violence
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued new proposed rules on asylum. . . on June 15 with comments due on July 15.
USCCB: A Renewed Call for Our Day, Statement of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace on the 75th Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
August 6 and 9 mark the 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the first, and one hopes the last, times that atomic weapons are employed in war.
USCCB Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Preserving the Religious Liberty of Little Sisters
The Little Sisters of the Poor recently went to the Supreme Court of the United States again to defend their community against attempts to force Catholic religious to cooperate with immoral activities, and again, the Supreme Court has recognized their right to religious freedom.