Press Releases
USCCB Statement on the Executive Order Pertaining to the U.S. Department of Education
Rising Together Alliance to Hold Its First Benefit and Awards Ceremony
The Rising Together Alliance (RTA), which focuses on providing Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that is inclusive of special education students and their learning needs will hold its first benefit and awards ceremony. Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Springfield Country Club 400 West Sproul Road Springfield, PA 19064 (Delaware County) The […]
Bishop John J. McIntyre to Celebrate Annual Cultural Heritage Mass
The Mass will be streamed live via https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, Facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez, Facebook.com/ArchPhila, and Facebook.com/pcmrphilly. Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Cultural Heritage Mass. Priests from 16 apostolates serving 36 parishes with unique cultural and pastoral ministries will concelebrate this liturgy. Saturday, March 22, 2025 Procession (2:00 […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert
Sixty-two students representing Archdiocesan and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2025 All Catholic Orchestra and to perform in the annual concert. This year’s All Catholic Orchestra, is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. Joseph Brennan, Music Educator, Clinician, and Orchestra Conductor. […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secondary Schools to Open Their Doors to 7th Grade Students Throughout the Region for Universal Visitation Day
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a Universal Visitation Day for all of its high schools throughout the five-county region. Seventh grade students throughout the five-county region have the opportunity to explore one of the sixteen high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This initiative provides prospective high school students with the opportunity to […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass
The theme for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is “Saint Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated to Serving Others.” Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 16, 2025 prior to the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in center city Philadelphia. Sunday, […]
The Catholic Relief Services Collection Strengthens Bishops’ Mission to the Vulnerable at Home and Abroad
Bishops Barron and O’Connell Respond to Failure of U.S. Senate to Advance Protections for Female Athletes
Nutritional Development Services Hosts Annual “One-Can Meal” Lenten Food Drive
This year’s Lenten food drive runs Wednesday, March 5-Wednesday, April 16, 2025.