
Press Releases
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School Community Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Newly Rebuilt School Following Devasting Fire in March 2023
OMC Parish School suffered a fire in March 2023 that destroyed the previous school building. Reverend John Fisher, Pastor of Our Mother of Consolation Parish, and Mrs. Jessica Stack, M.Ed., Principal of Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC) in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, will welcome students to their newly rebuilt school building […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The Universal Church celebrates the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1. That date marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, set aside by the Church until October 4, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, to reflect on the goodness of God’s creation and the responsibility for […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Shooting at Annunciation B.V.M. Church in Minneapolis
Today’s news of the horrific shooting of Catholic school students praying in their church in Minneapolis brings feelings of outrage and sadness to all people. The shock and deep sorrow over the murders of two innocent children, and the serious injuries sustained by many others, are intensified among Catholics as this senseless and evil act […]
On 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Faithful Encouraged to Renew Commitment to Racial Equality and Justice
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host the 2025 Cardinals’ Forum
Topic: “On Unity in the Church” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the Cardinals’ Forum on Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Seminary’s campus in Lower Gwynedd. This year’s discussion, entitled “On Unity in the Church,” will consider the possibility of unity among Catholics in light of disputes over liturgy, doctrine, and leadership. […]
Ms. Ellen Mansfield Appointed Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Ms. Mansfield’s appointment formally takes effect on August 25, 2025.
President of U.S. Bishops Conference Calls for Special Collection for Humanitarian Relief and Pastoral Support in Gaza
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Charities Appeal Releases 2024 Annual Report
The Appeal is the single largest annual fundraising initiative benefiting hundreds of thousands of people throughout the five-county metropolitan area through dozens of charitable service organizations and ministries.
Pope Leo XIV to Hold First-ever Digital Encounter with Young People at National Catholic Youth Conference
WASHINGTON D.C., – The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is deeply honored by today’s announcement that Pope Leo XIV will encounter the youth of the United States through a real-time digital encounter at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) general session on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 10:15am ET. The Holy Father is […]