Press Releases
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the Impending Winter Storm and Sunday Mass Obligation
The impending winter snowstorm for this Sunday, January 25, 2026, and the corresponding state of emergency declared by the City of Philadelphia, reminds everyone to make prudential and safe decisions regarding travel. While the obligation to attend Holy Mass on Sunday remains, if the weather impedes people from attending Mass safely, especially the elderly, then […]
Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, January 26, 2026
Due to severely inclement weather projected to impact our region on Sunday, January 25th Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, January 26, 2026. Parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools […]
Bishop Chairmen Praise Legislation “Helping Mothers to be Able to Welcome Their New Children”
Archbishop Nelson Pérez Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Community Service Event Featuring Hundreds of Students from Catholic High Schools, Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education
Hundreds of students from high schools, elementary schools, and schools of special education will package 1,500 bags to benefit Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s (CCoP) Out of School Time Programs (OST). National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) began in 1974. CSW will be celebrated nationally Sunday, January 25-Saturday, January 31, 2026. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: […]
Administration’s Regulatory Change is a Truly Significant Step to Support Essential Religious Services in the United States
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Prayer Vigil for Life on January 22
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Welcomes Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P. to Give the John Cardinal Foley Lecture
The annual lecture will focus on “Mercy and Mission: Continuity and New Accents from Pope Francis to Pope Leo XIV” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present its annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture featuring Father Patrick Mary Briscoe, a Dominican friar and host of the Godsplaining podcast. He will speak about “Mercy and Mission: Continuity and New […]