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March 25, 2020

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Announces Additional Liturgical Guidelines For The Celebration Of Palm Sunday And The Sacred Paschal Triduum

Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s previous directive to suspend the celebration of all public Masses in the Archdiocese until further notice remains in effect.

March 24, 2020

Archbishop Pérez Calls For Participation In Pope Francis’ Call To Prayer Throughout The Universal Church On The Solemnity Of The Annunciation Of The Lord

Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to join in prayerful solidarity tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th, The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.

March 19, 2020

Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Provides Support To Those Impacted By Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services will continue to operate essential services and provide additional support to those impacted by the Coronavirus. In doing so it will respect and follow all directives and guidelines provided by government and health department officials.

March 18, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Releases Video Pastoral Messages As Part Of The Ongoing Pastoral And Temporal Response Of The Archdiocese To The Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic

As part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has dramatically impacted our lives and our communities, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has released a series of pastoral messages via social media and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (AOP) special COVID-19 resource page.

March 18, 2020

Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Executive Committee: Catholic Relief Services Delivers the Hope of Christ to Where Human Suffering is Worst

Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Executive Committee: Catholic Relief Services Delivers the Hope of Christ to Where Human Suffering is Worst

March 17, 2020

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Seeks Community Partners to Host Summer Meal Sites

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is seeking community partners to participate in its Summer Meals Program. This program ensures that children and youth aged 18 years or younger throughout the five-county area have access to wholesome, nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.

March 17, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Suspension Of All Public Masses In The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Effective At Noon Tomorrow

Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has suspended all public Masses in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia effective at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18th and until further notice.

March 17, 2020

El Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez anuncia la supensión de las misas públicas en la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia

Los párrocos, junto con todos aquellos que trabajan con ellos, estarán lo más atentos posible a todas las necesidades espirituales, pastorales y caritativas de las personas a las que sirven.

March 16, 2020

Nationwide Service Launched To Report Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Involving Catholic Bishops

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service (CBAR) has been established as a result of the ongoing commitment of the Catholic bishops of the United States to carrying out Vos Estis Lux Mundi.

March 15, 2020

Archbishop Perez To Offer Mass For The Intention Of Those Affected By The Covid-19 Pandemic; Remote Participation Via Livestream Video Is Encouraged

Beginning this Sunday, March 15th the 11:00 a.m. Mass celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be streamed live on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s website as well as the Facebook pages for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.