Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Issues Guidance to All Archdiocesan Parishes for the Application of the Limited Time Mitigation Orders Issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on December 10th
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issued an order for Limited Time Mitigation on Thursday, December 10, 2020.
Forty Students Awarded Four-Year, Full High School Scholarships from Connelly Foundation’s Neuman Scholars Program
Forty full scholarships were awarded to eighth grade students across the Philadelphia Archdiocese, a $1.3 million commitment from the Connelly Foundation to these students over the next four years Last week, the Connelly Foundation announced virtually its 2021 Neumann Scholars, awarding 40 academically talented eighth grade students from 30 regional parochial schools with four-year, full […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Greetings To The Jewish Community On The Occasion Of Hanukkah
Greetings to all of my brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith tradition as you celebrate the beautiful, “Festival of Lights.”
Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul To Present Its Annual Christmas Concert, Prayer For Peace, Virtually
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will present its annual Christmas Concert, Prayer for Peace, on Sunday, December 13th at 2:00 p.m.
Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Recognizes 24 Dedicated Partners In Mission Celebrating Significant Milestones Of Service To The Agency And The Church’s Local Works Of Charity
This year, CSS is pleased to recognize 24 “Partners in Mission” from programs throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This year’s honorees have a combined total of nearly 400 years of service to faith-based delivery of social services.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Court Decision Reinstating DACA and Urges Congress to Act
On December 4, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the entire Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by December 7, and to resume accepting first-time DACA applicants.
Archbishop Pérez Will Celebrate Mass for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments Students in Honor of Saint Lucy’s Feast Day
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, will celebrate Mass for students who attend Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments in honor of Saint Lucy’s upcoming feast day on December 13, 2020. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Holy Innocents Church 1337 East Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Students will participate in the Mass including […]
Inaugural Art Contest Gives Older Adults Opportunity to Create Official Christmas Card Cover for Catholic Housing and Community Services
This fall, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) announced its inaugural Christmas Card Design Contest in its senior housing, senior center, and parish eldercare programs across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of One Worship Site in the City of Philadelphia and One Worship Site in Delaware County
Immaculate Conception Church (Philadelphia), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Michael Parish, and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church (East Lansdowne) will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Philomena Parish (Lansdowne), and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Raises Over $1M On #GivingTuesday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s inaugural #iGiveCatholic initiative exceeds $1M for over 100 organizations.