Press Releases
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 […]
Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine to Be Dedicated with Mass at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below of behalf of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal/The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Philadelphia (August 7, 2025) — The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) will dedicate the Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine on Sunday, August 17, 2025, […]
NFCYM’s National Youth Advisory Council Synodal Delegation Visit to West Africa
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below on behalf of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM). WASHINGTON D.C.– The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) announces that the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) will participate in a synodal delegation to West Africa this August to deepen their understanding […]
Veterans Deserve Care and Support, not Abortion, say U.S. Bishops’ President and Pro-Life Chairman
Catholic Community Services to Host Community Book Bag Giveaway
CCS staff and volunteers will be present to distribute school bags packed with essential supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, and crayons.
Lasting Peace Requires Conversion of Heart and Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, says Archbishop Broglio
Saint Edmond’s Home for Children to Host Lemonade Stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Saint Edmond’s Home for Children will host a lemonade stand to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
62 Area Catholic Elementary Schools to be Recognized as 2025 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize sixty-two parish and regional elementary schools as 2025 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from these schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:30 p.m. Saints Simon and Jude Church 8 Cavanaugh Court West […]