Press Releases

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Affirms Renewed Termination of Migrant Protection Protocols, Urges Further Steps to Improve Treatment of Vulnerable Migrants

November 2nd, 2021

On October 29, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a new memorandum terminating the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as “Remain in Mexico.”

USCCB: Catholic Leaders Call for Global Discernment and Cooperation to Address the Climate Crisis at COP26

October 29th, 2021

The United Nations will convene their annual meeting on climate, COP26, on October 31.

To Celebrate National Digital Citizenship Week the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education Tech Team (AoPTech) Recognized EdTech Influencers and Digital Ambassadors Throughout the Five-County Philadelphia Region

October 25th, 2021

The Office of Catholic Education’s AoPTech team honored eighty-eight elementary and high school educators, administrators and central office team members as “AoP EdTech Influencers,” “AoP EdTech Digital Ambassadors,” and “AoP EdTech Social Media Ambassadors” during the week of October 18-October 22, 2021. The recognition took place in celebration of National Digital Citizenship Week and marked […]

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Call on U.S. Senate to Retain Longstanding, Bipartisan Pro-Life Policies 

October 22nd, 2021

On Tuesday, the chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Appropriations releases the text of several appropriations bills which, like their Houston counterparts, currently exclude several longstanding, bipartisan provisions like the 46-year-old Hyde Amendment and the Weldon Amendment.

Saint John’s Hospice Marks The Successful Completion Of Its “Boot Up Philly” Initiative With Giveaway Event

October 21st, 2021

Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) is marking the successful completion of its inaugural “Boot Up Philly” initiative with a community giveaway event to benefit those in need in Philadelphia. SJH is a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS).

USCCB: National Vocation Awareness Week Encourages Dioceses to Foster Vocations in Their Local Communities

October 20th, 2021

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 7-13, 2021.

Saints Simon and Jude Community Collects Over 500 Jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly to Support the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services Annual PB&J Drive

October 20th, 2021

Saints Simon and Jude (SSJ) Parish and School community in West Chester (Chester County) participated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services (NDS) annual PB&J Drive. SSJ’s Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) also contributed in support of this hunger relief effort.   SSJ students and parishioners will be on hand to help load the […]

USCCB: President of USCCB Welcomes the “Synod on Synodality” Convoked by Pope Francis as Diocesan Consultation and Dialogue Phase Begins

October 20th, 2021

In May 2021, Pope Francis invited the global Catholic Church to gather and reflect on communion, participation, and mission within the Church.

Archbishop Pérez To Celebrate Mass For The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence

October 19th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP), marking the feast of their patron saint, Saint Luigi Guanella (Don Guanella), a 19th-century Italian priest who ministered to children with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend With Hall of Fame Induction and Inaugural Communion Breakfast; Coach Dick Vermeil Will Be the Featured Guest Speaker

October 18th, 2021

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will celebrate homecoming weekend with the Monsignor Bonner Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Inaugural Communion Breakfast. Dick Vermeil, Former Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saint Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs will be the featured guest speaker. Coach Vermeil is […]