Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chairman Expresses Disappointment that Low Refugee Admissions Goal Remains
The Biden Administration announced Friday afternoon that it will not increase the historically low number of refugees who can be resettled in the United States for the current fiscal year.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace on Armenian Genocide
In commemoration of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day on April 24, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace highlighted the tragic loss of so many Armenians in what has been called the first genocide of the 20th century.
Gwynedd Mercy University and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Sign Agreement of Sale to Relocate Seminary to Gwynedd Valley
Agreement includes generous gift from The Maguire Foundation Gwynedd Mercy University and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary recently signed an agreement of sale that will allow the Seminary to relocate to GMercyU’s campus. The sale, which will not be finalized until the end of separate due diligence and approval periods, includes approximately 15 acres of space […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Cardinal O’Hara High School and Celebrate Mass for the School Community
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate visit Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. The Archbishop will be greeted by Mr. Michael Connor ‘85, President; Mrs. Eileen Vice ‘89, Principal; and members of the school’s Lions Ambassadors program before the liturgy. Portions of Archbishop Pérez’s arrival […]
USCCB: Statement of the U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Biden Administration’s proposed rule on the Title X program
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a proposed rule to reverse “The Protect Life Rule,” a regulation issued by the Trump Administration in 2019 to clearly separate abortion from family planning in the federal Title X family planning program.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chairman on Chemical Abortion Pill Policy Change
The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that they will no longer be enforcing the “in-person dispensing requirement” for the chemical abortion pills during the remainder of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Holy Family School Celebrates Earth Day with Schoolwide Community Cleanup Day
Over 220 Students to clean 36 block area. Holy Family School in Phoenixville (Chester County) will celebrate Earth Day with its first schoolwide cleanup. It will take place over a 36 block area encompassing all of Reeves Park as well as First Avenue to Fifth Avenue and Starr Street to Quick Street. Thursday, April 22, […]
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches “Take Back the Month!” Donation Drive to Support Women In Need Of Feminine Hygiene Products
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is launching, “Take Back the Month!” This donation drive will support women in need who experience obstacles to obtaining menstrual care and feminine hygiene products.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Muslim faith tradition as you begin the celebration of Ramadan!
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Scheduled Visit to Saint Monica Parish Elementary School Has Been Postponed
**UPDATE/FOR PLANNING PURPOSES** **EVENT POSTPONED** Archbishop Pérez’s visit to Saint Monica Parish Elementary School in South Philadelphia, previously scheduled for Wednesday, April 14th, has been postponed and will be re-scheduled for a later date. Background information about Saint Monica Parish Elementary School Located in the heart of South Philadelphia, Saint Monica’s provides a faith-based education, […]