Press Releases

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.

*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Free Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity

February 5th, 2021

Nutritional Development Services will have 1,000 USDA food boxes to distribute as well as over 700 free student meal boxes for children and youth who are attending school virtually.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 46th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction With Catholic Relief Services

February 4th, 2021

This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, February 17th, and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 3rd.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Domestic Chairman Expresses Support of Executive Orders Protecting the Environment

February 4th, 2021

President Joe Biden signed executive orders during his first week in office addressing climate change and the care for our common home. Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, expressed support for several of the new administration’s environmental priorities.

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Additional COVID-Relief Package, Lay Out Priorities to Help Those Most in Need

February 4th, 2021

Following proposals and discussions from the Biden Administration and members of Congress regarding a new COVID-relief package, several bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) wrote to all members of Congress in support of an additional package.

USCCB: USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Actions to Rebuild Immigration System, Restore Due Process, and Recognize Human Dignity of Immigrants and Refugees

February 4th, 2021

Yesterday, President Joe Biden issued three migration-related Executive Orders related to removing barriers and restoring due process in the legal immigration system.

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

February 2nd, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 3, 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 […]

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Full Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021

February 2nd, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct full virtual instruction tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 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 district […]

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Hold Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

February 1st, 2021

Due to the projected continuation of inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will hold a virtual Flexible Day of Instruction on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.   Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific […]