Press Releases

USCCB: American and European Bishops Unite in Support for the Church and People of Lebanon

March 1st, 2022

Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice & Peace has joined with bishops from several other countries to jointly release a statement on Lebanon.

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Respond to Senate Rejection of Extreme Abortion on Demand Bill

March 1st, 2022

Today, the U.S. Senate voted against advancement of the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755.

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Releases Video Message From Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Sviatoslav Shevchuk

February 28th, 2022

On behalf of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shares a video message from Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk.

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie

February 28th, 2022

I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie.

Archbishop Pérez To Offer Mass For The Intention Of Peace In Ukraine, The Ukrainian People, And The Ukrainian Community In Philadelphia

February 25th, 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for the intention of peace in the Ukraine, the Ukrainian People, and the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine

February 24th, 2022

WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine:

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Invasion Of Ukraine

February 24th, 2022

Like so many of you, my heart aches with deep sorrow. The recent invasion of Ukraine is something we had hoped and prayed would be avoided.

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

February 24th, 2022

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, March 2, 2022.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Will Celebrate Her Feast Day on March 3rd

February 22nd, 2022

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel with a Sung Mass at the Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 47th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

February 18th, 2022

This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 16.