Press Releases
*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Partners with Philadelphia Fight and SunRay Drugs Specialty Pharmacy to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Senior Center Members
This effort is one way CHCS is continuing to care for older adults amid the ongoing pandemic.
USCCB: The Catholic Relief Services Collection Protects Human Life and Promotes Human Dignity Worldwide
For people worldwide who suffer from hunger, war, natural disasters, racial injustice, religious persecution, and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, gifts to The Catholic Relief Services Collection bring hope, help, and opportunity.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Elementary Education Reflects on the Past Year with Way of the Cross 2021
Reflections on the Passion During the Pandemic Sister Edward William Quinn, I.H.M., serves as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Elementary Division of the Office of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To assist school students and staff in marking the observance of Lent this year, she composed The Way […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Join Statement on Abortion Funding in American Rescue Plan
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on abortion funding in the American Rescue Plan.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Additional Key Leadership Appointments to Further Its New Model for Ministry and Evangelization With Youth and Young Adults
Reverend Stephen DeLacy appointed Vicar of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic String Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert
Festival will be livestreamed Thirty-six 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 String Orchestra Concert. This year’s concert, is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. Joseph Lovecchio and will be hosted by Mr. Gary […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President and International Justice and Peace Chairman Express Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace call for prayer and solidarity with the Holy Father and the people of Iraq:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair for Pre-K3-8th Grade Educators
Registration required by Tuesday, March 16th 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 […]
*Media Advisory* Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Social Workers Available For Interviews
March is National Social Worker Month.
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Doctrine and for Pro-Life Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for use in the United States.