Press Releases
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community. The Mass will be offered for their intentions as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Ordained to the Episcopacy and will Serve as Auxiliary Bishops For The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
Today, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, And Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in front of a capacity congregation.
Prayer For Peace in Ukraine Led by His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, to be Held in Philadelphia
The Office for Communications shares the below on behalf of The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA – The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia will host a special event on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to offer prayers for peace in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. This prayer will be led by His Beatitude Sviatoslav […]
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Religion Bee Finals for Schools Throughout the Five County Metropolitan Area
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Thirteen students attending parish and regional elementary schools from throughout the five-county region will compete for the Archdiocesan […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Ms. Andrea Mueller as the Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Ms. Andrea Mueller has been appointed Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) effective March 18, 2024. The OMYA is part of the Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults (OFFYYA). It was established by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez in July 2020 […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain Bishops-Elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, And Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia will ordain Bishops-elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, and Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The co-consecrators will be Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, and Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington […]
Catholic Social Services’ Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia.
Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray and Discuss Their Shared Ministry
Mrs. Suzanne O’Grady Laurito, MSS, Appointed Director of Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mrs. O’Grady Laurito will succeed Mrs. Heather Huot, MSW, LSW, in this role following Mrs. Huot’s recent appointment as Secretary for Catholic Human Services.