April 23, 2024

26 Parish and Regional Elementary Schools Earn Middle States Re-Accreditation for 2023-2024 Academic Year

The Office of Catholic Education’s Elementary Administrators recently shared the names of 25 parish and regional elementary schools, throughout the 5 county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who have earned Middle States Association Reaccreditation for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle States Accreditation is the gold standard for measuring and advancing school improvement. Each of these schools are now accredited until 2030-2031.

January 29, 2024

Catholic Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Catholic Schools Week

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the 50th Anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) January 28, 2024 – February 3, 2024.

April 5, 2023

STUDENTS FROM SAINT PIO REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA TO MARK NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH BY PLANTING BLUE PINWHEEL GARDEN

The Archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection (OCYP) will partner with Saint Pio Regional Catholic School in South Philadelphia to host the Archdiocesan 2023 Blue Pinwheel Awareness Garden.

March 31, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Releases Video Messages to Mark the Beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month is celebrated annually in April. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in the national observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Celebrated annually during the month of April, this initiative underscores the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Recently, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, […]

January 28, 2023

Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) January 29, 2023 – February 4, 2023.

May 23, 2022

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host 2022 John Cardinal Foley Symposium and Honor 6ABC News Anchor Jim Gardner

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host its Annual John Cardinal Foley Symposium celebrating the 56th World Communications Day on Thursday, May 26. The symposium is named for the late Cardinal John Patrick Foley, a Delaware County native, in recognition of his instrumental contributions in advancing the work of communications in the Catholic Church.

April 11, 2022

Two Archdiocesan Elementary School Educators Named 2022 Recipients of the National Catholic Education Association Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award

Mrs. Denise McMonagle, Advanced Math Teacher at Saint Dorothy Parish Elementary School (Delaware County), and Sister Thomasann Quinn, SSF, Prayer & Liturgy Coordinator at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Elementary School (Bucks County), are among 13 recipients nationwide

January 31, 2022

Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week January 30, 2022 – February 5, 2022. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the Christ-centered, faith-based education that students receive in the 119 elementary, 15 secondary, and 3 special education schools in the five-county metropolitan area comprising the Archdiocese. The national theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. Knowledge and Service.” 

January 19, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** MORE THAN 1,200 ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE FALL 2021 SEMESTER**MEDIA ADVISORY**

On behalf of the Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future, Mrs. Nancy Kurtz, Interim Superintendent for Secondary Schools, has announced the 2021 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Fall Sports Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. This distinguished list recognizes Archdiocesan high school student-athletes who earned first or second academic honors in the first quarter marking period while competing in cross country, field hockey, soccer, girls’ tennis, golf, football, and girls’ volleyball.

January 7, 2022

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Appoints Director of Athletics

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) appoints Mr. Adam Marso as Director of Athletics (AD)