Press Releases

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will be on Virtual Flexible Instruction Tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021

February 17th, 2021

Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on virtual flexible instruction tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021. Students and parents should refer to their local school website for schedule information. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school […]

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Virtual Learning Tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021

February 17th, 2021

Due to the projected inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct virtual instruction tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021.  Parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific to secondary schools in […]

Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Annual “One-Can Meal” Lenten Food Drive

February 17th, 2021

Lenten food drives help fulfill the season’s call to almsgiving. This year’s effort is especially critical when many across the Philadelphia region are faced with increased food insecurity and financial challenges stemming from the ongoing pandemic.

Archbishop Pérez will Visit Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School and Celebrate Mass

February 17th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Father Joseph Zaleski, Bonner & Prendie’s campus minister will be the concelebrant. 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School […]

*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Chichester School District Partner to Host Free Community Food Distribution

February 16th, 2021

This community food distribution is one of several organized by Nutritional Development Services in recent months in an effort to continue the fight against hunger.

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Thursday, February 11, 2021

February 10th, 2021

Due to the projected inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, February 11, 2021. Parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific to secondary […]

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on a Two Hour Delay Plan for Virtual Delivery of Instruction Tomorrow, Thursday, February 11, 2021

February 10th, 2021

Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on a two-hour delay plan for virtual delivery of instruction tomorrow, Thursday, February 11, 2021. Students and parents should refer to their local school website for schedule information. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision […]

Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Mark the Beginning of Lent

February 10th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent for Christians throughout the world. Lent is a 40-day period of penitence, prayer, […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrated the National Observance of Catholic Schools Week

February 8th, 2021

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) from Sunday, January 31, 2021 through Saturday, February, 6, 2021. The CSW theme for this year was Faith. Excellence. Service. Each day had a daily theme. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez participated in his first CSW as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. […]

USCCB: International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking to be Observed on February 8

February 7th, 2021

The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be observed on February 8.