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May 20, 2021

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Final “Farmers to Families” Food Distribution Event

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will host its final “Farmers to Families” food distribution event in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood for individuals and households facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing pandemic.

May 19, 2021

Saint Maximilian Kolbe School Fifth Grade Class to Host Fabien Cousteau Via Zoom

The fifth grade class at Saint Maximilian Kolbe School in West Chester (Chester County) will host a Zoom video conference with Fabien Cousteau, founder of the Fabien Cousteau Ocean Learning Center (FCOLC) and grandson of  renowned oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.  As the students began research for their own underwater city model, which is nearly complete, they were inspired by research done by Mr. Cousteau’s Ocean Learning Center.  The class will have the opportunity to ask him questions and share with him what they’ve learned during this STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) integrated project.

May 18, 2021

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Continues to Prayerfully Celebrate the Year of Saint Joseph with Novena

As the “Year of Saint Joseph” continues, the faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to continue to pray the Novena to Saint Joseph on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

May 18, 2021

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates the Birthday of the Church with Pentecost Extended Vigil

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to join in a celebration of spiritual renewal at the Pentecost Extended Vigil at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

May 16, 2021

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Annual “Manna Sunday” Food Drive

The food drive, named after the edible substance which God provided for the Israelites in the desert, prepares NDS for the “desert” of the summer months when donations at its food pantries historically drop to low levels.

May 14, 2021

Catholic Housing and Community Services Hosts Application Day for Saint Rita Place, an Affordable Housing Community for Independent Seniors in South Philadelphia

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is hosting an application day for Saint Rita Place, its newest affordable housing community for independent seniors in South Philadelphia.

May 14, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Bishops Anti-Poverty Program Celebrating 50 Years of Advancing Equality in America

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the domestic anti-poverty program of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

May 13, 2021

U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Renews Prayers for Israel and Palestine Amidst Recent Violence

In the midst of recent heightened violence in Jerusalem and Gaza, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace expressed renewed commitment to the people of the Holy Land and called for prayer.

May 12, 2021

Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education to Host Virtual Parent Information Night

The Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education (SOSE) will host a virtual parent information night. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This session will provide families with an opportunity to meet Dr. Danielle Heeney, Director of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Dr. Heeney assumed her new position in early April 2021 […]

May 12, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School for the Class of 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass at Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Fairless Hills (Bucks County) for members of the class of 2023 as they prepare for their sophomore retreat. CEC’s faculty and staff will also be present. 7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Conwell-Egan Catholic High School – Grace […]