Press Releases

Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village Receives Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine— Administers First Doses to Frontline Workers and Residents

January 7th, 2021

A group of frontline workers and residents at Divine Providence Village (DPV), part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) and the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives $50,000 Donation from Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group To Help Feed the Hungry in the Philadelphia Region

January 5th, 2021

The donated funds will be used to support NDS’ Community Food Program and help stock the shelves of its network of over 50 food cupboards located throughout the five-county metropolitan area. Funds will also be used to purchase meals for those in critical need of support and be distributed through NDS sponsored community food distributions.

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Reverend Monsignor Larry Kulick as the New Bishop of Greensburg

December 18th, 2020

I was filled with great joy this morning to learn that the Holy Father has appointed Monsignor Larry Kulick, a native of Western Pennsylvania, as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

December 18th, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m.  Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and the Christmas Day Noon Solemn Mass on Friday, December 25, 2020.

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration for Enforcing Conscience Laws on Abortion

December 18th, 2020

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights announced yesterday that it is taking corrective action against the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) and the State of California for violating federal conscience laws on abortion.

Residents and Staff at Divine Providence Village Receive Early Christmas Gifts Thanks To Saint John Chrysostom Parish (Delaware County)

December 17th, 2020

The donations were part of the Saint Nicholas Project, a community outreach initiative which aims to provide presents during the Christmas season to bereaved and homebound parishioners as well as in-need individuals and families in the local community.

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Conduct All Virtual Learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020

December 16th, 2020

Due to the inclement weather this evening and tomorrow morning, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct all virtual learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and […]

Nutritional Development Services of The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Free Food Distribution Event in Delaware County For Those Facing Food Insecurity

December 16th, 2020

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will distribute free family meals in Delaware County to those in need and facing food insecurity. Saturday, December 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Chester Community Charter School (East Campus Parking Lot) East 5th Street and Crosby Street Chester, PA 19013 NDS will also provide […]

*MEDIA ADVISORY* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Visit To Saint Edmond’s Home for Children to Mark the 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Canceled Due To Impending Inclement Weather

December 15th, 2020

Due to impending inclement weather, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has announced the cancellation of the outdoor portion of its 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party that was originally scheduled to take place Thursday, December 17th at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children in Delaware County. This decision was made […]

Students And Families At Saint Andrew School (Bucks County) Hold Diaper Drive To Benefit Expectant Mothers And Families Served By Catholic Social Services

December 15th, 2020

Expectant mothers and families with young children who benefit from programs offered by the Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC) in Levittown are receiving a boost thanks to a diaper drive organized by Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown (Bucks County).