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August 28, 2025

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 […]

August 28, 2025

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 […]

August 27, 2025

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 […]

August 22, 2025

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. […]

August 21, 2025

Ms. Ellen Mansfield Appointed Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

Ms. Mansfield’s appointment formally takes effect on August 25, 2025.

August 19, 2025

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.

August 15, 2025

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 […]