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March 13, 2020

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Over the last several weeks, the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has dramatically impacted our lives and our communities.

March 13, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Shift to Flexible Instructional Model for All High Schools, Elementary Schools, Schools Of Special Education, and Parish Religious Education Programs in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

This afternoon all school and parish religious education program families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators of the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education and Office for Catechetical Formation. The letter is an update to a communication sent last evening with initial information in response to the state officials’ response to combating the spread of COVID-19.

March 13, 2020

USCCB President’s Reflection and Prayer During Coronavirus

WASHINGTON- Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19):

March 13, 2020

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez Regarding The Death Of Swat Corporal James O’Connor

I was deeply saddened this morning to learn that SWAT Corporal James O’Connor of the Philadelphia Police Department was shot and killed in the line of duty. 

March 13, 2020

Declaraciones del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez respecto a la muerte del Cabo SWAT James O’Connor

En nombre de los feligreses de la Arquidiócesis, extiendo mis condolencias a la familia y amigos del cabo O’Connor por esta trágica pérdida.

March 12, 2020

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Dispensation From The Obligation To Attend Sunday Mass

Effective immediately, and until further notice, in union with the Bishops of Pennsylvania, I have dispensed the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass.

March 10, 2020

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary To Award Archbishop Borys Godziak Honorary Degree During Seminary’s 2020 Concursus

Archbishop Gudziak, current Archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Harvard scholar, will give the Concursus keynote address to 44 seminary graduates

March 10, 2020

Saint John’s Hospice Hosts Annual Saint John Neumann Boot Drive For Men Experiencing Homelessness

Inspired by Saint John Neumann’s compassion for the poor, this annual initiative is based on the real life example of Saint John Neumann offering those in need the shoes off his feet. Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), is hosting its annual Saint John Neumann […]

March 9, 2020

Catholic Charities Appeal Announces William J. Phelan, IV, Esq. As President of Its Board of Directors

CCA is pleased to announce the election of William “Bill” J. Phelan, IV, Esq. as President of the CCA Board of Directors. Mr. Phelan assumed this position effective February 25, 2020.