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April 14, 2021

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!

April 13, 2021

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, […]

April 12, 2021

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair for Pre-K3-8th Grade Educators

Registration required by Tuesday, April 13th    The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host a virtual career fair for educators interested in teaching Pre-K3 through 8th grade for the 2021-2022 academic year. Subject areas include Religion; Math; Science; Social Studies; STEM; English Language Arts; Foreign Language; Music; Art; and Physical Education. Teachers […]

April 12, 2021

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Pilots Tuition4me Virtual Initiative

The program is designed to assist seniors throughout the region in defraying college expenses. Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia recently launched Tuition4me. This initiative seeks to assist high school seniors at schools throughout the region in defraying college expenses. The unique program is a virtual auction of […]

April 8, 2021

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities.

April 8, 2021

*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 9th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 9th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.

April 7, 2021

Gary and Patricia Holloway to Receive Saint Charles Borromeo Award in Virtual Ceremony

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced that Gary and Patricia Holloway will be the recipients of the Saint Charles Borromeo Award, given by the Board of Trustees of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

April 5, 2021

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Concert Band to Perform Its Annual Festival Via Livestream

Seventy-four students representing Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2021 All Catholic Concert Band. This year’s concert is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. James Colonna, D.M.A, Director of Bands/Graduate Studies in Instrumental Conducting, Messiah University. It will […]

March 31, 2021

USCCB Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church in the United States

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal supported ministry in U.S. dioceses and parishes that, even in the best of times, are challenged to sustain worship and outreach activities without financial help.