Press Releases
Catholic Community Services to Highlight Its Adoption Services During National Adoption Month
The event will include community reflections and stories from families whose lives have been changed through adoption.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Annual Christmas Concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Saint Hedwig Church in Chester, Delaware County
Saint Hedwig Church (Chester), will no longer serve as a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights) and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Contextual Background In July 1993, Saint Hedwig Parish was suppressed; subsequently, its church was designated a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights), since both were founded to […]
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services to Host Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania
Over 40 clients will be in attendance.
Archdiocesan High Schools Throughout the Five-County Region to Hold “Pope Rallies” for Pope Leo Live: A Call to Unity and Peace! and Join Historic Moment with Pope Leo XIV
Students to witness the live digital encounter with Pope Leo XIV and American youth attending the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis. Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region will gather their full school communities simultaneously for “Pope Rallies” for Pope Leo Live: A Call to Unity and Peace! Friday, November 21, 2025 10:15 […]
Obispos de EE. UU. emiten un «mensaje especial» sobre inmigración durante su asamblea plenaria en Baltimore
U.S. Bishops Issue a “Special Message” on Immigration from Plenary Assembly in Baltimore
U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Father Richard M. Thomas, SJ
Monsignor Francis W. Beach to Receive Saint Charles Borromeo Award at 2027 Seminary Gala Dinner
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary are pleased to announce that Reverend Monsignor Francis W. Beach will be honored with the Saint Charles Borromeo Award at the 2027 Gala Award Dinner. The bi-annual event will take place on April 21, 2027. Confirmation of the venue will be forthcoming. Monsignor Beach is being […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Archbishop Ryan High School for the Celebration of Mass
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia for the celebration of Mass. Reverend Jonathan Dalin, who serves as the school’s Chaplain as well as the Pastor of Saint Martha Parish, will concelebrate. Archbishop Ryan […]