Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month-long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy. In 2013 Pope Francis stated that “when we show respect […]
West Catholic Preparatory High School Boys’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 3A State Championship Game
West Catholic community to hold “Clap-Out” celebration as team departs for Hershey. The West Catholic Preparatory High School Boys’ Basketball Team will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Boys’ 3A Championship when they play South Allegheny High School from McKeesport (Allegheny County). This is West Catholic’s second appearance in the State Championship game. […]
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams to Play in State Championship Games
Neumann Goretti community to hold Pep Rally before teams depart for Hershey. The Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) State Championship. The Neumann Goretti Boys’ Team will contend for the PIAA 5A Championship Game when they play Hershey […]
Vatican’s “Life is Always a Good” Affirms U.S. Bishops’ Initiative “Walking with Moms in Need,” says Bishop Thomas
Archbishop Wood High School Girls’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A State Championship Game
Archbishop Wood community to hold Pep Rally before team departs for Hershey. The Archbishop Wood High School Girls’ Basketball Team from Warminster (Bucks County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Girls’ 5A State Championship when they play South Fayette High School from McDonald (Allegheny County). The Archbishop Wood community will gather for […]
Lansdale Catholic High School Girls’ Basketball Team to Play in Their Third PIAA 4A State Championship
Lansdale Catholic community to cheer on team before they depart for Hershey. The Lansdale Catholic High School Girls’ Basketball Team (LC) from Lansdale (Montgomery County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Girls’ 4A State Championship when they play Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School from South Philadelphia. This is […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, and Their Caregivers
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass Honoring Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, and their caregivers. Sunday, March 30, 2025 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 The Saint John […]
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 […]