Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Saint Athanasius Parish School for the Celebration of Mass
Archbishop Pérez will also visit Saint Benedict Food Pantry. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D. Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Athanasius Parish School in the West Oak Lane section of Philadelphia and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Joseph Okonski, Pastor, will concelebrate. Prior to Mass, Archbishop Pérez will visit Saint Benedict Food […]
Bishop Chairmen Respond to Administration’s Announcement of Expansion of Access to IVF and Fertility Treatments
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Mark Feast Day of Patron Saint Louis Guanella with Mass and Day of Giving
The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remain an integral part of the mission of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services. The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP), a ministry of Catholic Charities of Philadelphia (CCoP), will mark the feast of their patron, Saint Luigi Guanella (Don Guanella) […]
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Announces New Staff Changes for Catholic News Service Rome
Saint Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne (Delaware County) to Host a Blessing of the Animals
Saint Katharine of Siena Parish, Wayne (Delaware County), will welcome families and their pets to be blessed in commemoration of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi (October 4). Saint Katharine of Siena Parish in Wayne (Delaware County) will host a blessing for pets, of all shapes and sizes, and their beloved humans, in commemoration […]
Mr. Steve Colestock Appointed Chief Human Resources Officer for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Mr. Colestock’s appointment formally takes effect on October 20, 2025.
Bishop Boyea Encourages Prayer and Renewed Commitment to Journey With Young People in Their Vocations
Bishop Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Cardinal O’Hara High School for the Celebration of Mass
Bishop Chylinski will also formally open the school’s new Saint Rita of Cascia Mind, Heart, & Spirit Wellness Center with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony. Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield (Delaware County) […]
Statement Of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi Te
I gratefully welcomed the recent release of Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation, Dilexi Te (“I Have Loved You”). His letter calls for a much-needed and renewed Christian commitment and closeness to the poor through charitable action and efforts to address systemic issues that create endless cycles of poverty throughout the world. This letter is […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass
The African Catholic Community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 11th Annual African Family Heritage Mass commemorating the rich heritage and diversity of the African Catholic community of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Sunday, October 12, 2025 1:00 p.m. […]