Press Releases
Students from Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Gift Outdoor Furniture and Games to Don Guanella Group Home
The group home is part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence and the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
USCCB: MEDIA ADVISORY: Agenda for U.S. Bishops’ Meeting June 16-18
WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2021 Spring General Assembly starting today, Wednesday, June 16 in a virtual format.
Andrew M. McLaughlin, Secretary of Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree from Immaculata University
Andrew M. McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary of Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was recently recognized by Immaculata University in Immaculata (Chester County) with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.). Dr. McLaughlin received this degree in recognition of his four-decade career supporting students as a teacher, principal, and administrator at all levels of education. […]
Graduating Seniors from the Archdiocesan Class of 2021 Gather Virtually to Make Record Breaking Scholarship Announcement
Members of the Archdiocesan Class of 2021 earned a remarkable $494,658,781.00 in scholarships to attend colleges and universities across the country. Graduating seniors representing all 17 Archdiocesan high schools from throughout the five-county region came together virtually in a short video to unveil the cumulative scholarship dollars earned by the Class of 2021. For the […]
USCCB: Rev. Ronald Kunkel Appointed as Executive Director of USCCB’s Secretariat of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs
Father Ronald Kunkel, S.T.D., a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, has been named executive director of the Secretariat of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Archbishop Pérez Shares Special Video Messages for Students and School Families As Well As School Teachers and Administrators as the 2020-2021 Academic Year Draws to a Close
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez recently shared three special video messages geared toward the following groups students, school families, and school teachers and administrators. The three video messages were shared across the Archbishop’s social media platforms beginning on Thursday, June 10, 2021 with his message to all students and concluded with his message to teachers and […]
USCCB: On Anniversary of DACA, Migration Chairman Reaffirms Need for Congress to Act
Today marks nine years since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was created.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass of Remembrance for Saint Leo the Great Church
The former Saint Leo the Great Church was destroyed by fire last month and was a beloved fixture of the Tacony section of Philadelphia.
*Media Advisory* Casa Del Carmen Preschool Academy Honors Class of 2021 with Drive-Through Graduation Celebration
Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy will mark the end of the 2020-2021 academic year by honoring 40 preschool graduates and their families with a drive-through graduation celebration.
Martha’s Choice Marketplace Launches Martha’s Community Farm
Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), recently launched its newest initiative, Martha’s Community Farm.