Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Allocate $9.9 Million in Grants to Aid Dioceses in Pastoral Outreach and Evangelization Efforts
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions met in El Paso, Texas last month to consider grant applications for 2020.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Safe Injection Sites: A Dose Of Despair
Philadelphia’s plan to create a safe (illicit) drug injection site, which received legal clearance from a federal court earlier this month, is saddening – but not surprising.
Catholic Social Services’ Out-Of-School Time Programs (OST) To Participate In 20th Annual “Lights On After School” Celebration
This annual celebration calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep their lights on and their doors open.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Seven Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried Via Satellite
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2019 Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-13.
Archdiocese Announces Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Will Be Renamed Saint John Paul II Parish
The parish is comprised of Saint Adalbert Church, Saint George Church, Mother of Divine Grace Church, and Nativity B.V.M. Church. The name change will take effect on October 22, 2019.
The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence To Celebrate Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella
The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remains an integral part of the mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services.
USCCB: Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace raises concern and solicits prayer over renewed violence in northeast Syria
The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued the following statement over renewed violence in northeast Syria:
Catholic Housing And Community Services Partners With Catholic Charities USA To Host Two-Day Educational Training Event On Innovative Eldercare Program
Nearly 24 representatives from 12 dioceses across the United States will be in attendance to learn about model parish-based elder care programs.
USCCB: Chairmen of U.S. Bishops’ Committees Comment on Federal Study Released on Danger of Assisted Suicide Laws to Persons with Disabilities
Last week, the National Council on Disabilities (NCD) released a federal study revealing that assisted suicide laws are dangerous to people with disabilities.
Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Kick Off National School Lunch Week With Blessing Of School Meals Program
Nutritional Development Services serves nearly 17,000 lunches to children in the Philadelphia region every day.