Press Releases

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Mr. James E. Andrews as Director of the Office for Black Catholics

October 6th, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Mr. James E. Andrews as its next Director of the Office for Black Catholics effective October 12, 2020.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Virtual Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 6th, 2020

The Hispanic Catholic Community will gather virtually to commemorate its heritage and diversity

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti

October 5th, 2020

I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.

#iGiveCatholic Launches in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For #GivingTuesday

October 5th, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the first time. #iGiveCatholic is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday, which follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber […]

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Respond to Announcement of Lowest Refugee Designation in the History of U.S. Refugee Resettlement

October 2nd, 2020

Wednesday night, the State Department issued its report to Congress recommending 15,000 refugees be allowed to be admitted to the United States for 2021.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Calls on All People of Goodwill to Virtually Participate in the “Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions” Interfaith Prayer Gathering

October 2nd, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez encourages all people of goodwill throughout the region to participate virtually in the Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions interfaith prayer gathering on Monday, October 5, 2020.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Decries Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act

October 1st, 2020

As soon as today, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider House Democrats’ new COVID-19 aid package, the revised Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. The bill includes $225 billion for education, including $182 billion for K-12 schools.

USCCB President and Migration Chair Celebrate 15 Years of Justice for Immigrants Initiative

September 30th, 2020

In 2004, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) made immigration reform a major public policy priority of the Catholic Church in the United States.

The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Her Canonization at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter And Paul

September 30th, 2020

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel, a native Philadelphian and the second American-born citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

USCCB: Catholic Leaders Call on President and Congress to Support Additional COVID-19 Relief for Those in Need

September 29th, 2020

In light of the current needs affecting our nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), signed a joint letter along with leaders of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, Catholic Charities USA, the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Relief Services, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities urging immediate action to provide relief for those in need.