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April 29, 2021

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Teams Up With The City Of Philadelphia And Federal Emergency Management Agency For COVID-19 Vaccination Event For The Philadelphia Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community

Deaf Vaccination Day invites Philadelphia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community along with their friends, family, and caregivers to sign up and get vaccinated.

April 28, 2021

*Media Advisory* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Saint John’s Hospice

Saint John’s Hospice has provided care for homeless men in Philadelphia for over half a century.

April 28, 2021

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 1st.

April 26, 2021

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Commitments at Leaders Summit on Climate

President Joe Biden convened the Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23, which included a video message by Pope Francis.

April 23, 2021

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Marks National Volunteer Week— Recognizes Volunteers With Virtual Celebration

The individuals recognized today represent 4,090 volunteers who provided a combined total of 95,911 volunteer hours to the Catholic Church’s local works of charity in 2020.

April 22, 2021

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives Donation of 250,000 3-Ply Masks— Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Expresses Gratitude to Those Involved

Families, youth, and individuals who benefit from programs operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia (CSS) and in need of personal protective equipment amid the ongoing pandemic are receiving a boost thanks to a donation of 250,000 3-ply masks from Philadelphia-based and Veteran Owned Small Business, Stronghold Group.

April 22, 2021

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 10th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity amid the Pandemic

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 10th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.

April 20, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Statement Following the Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

The anguish, grief, and fear that consumed our country last spring following the tragic and disturbing death of George Floyd was overwhelming. In the immediate aftermath, old wounds were ripped wide open as the mortal sin of racism cut through our communities.

April 20, 2021

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.

April 19, 2021

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.