Press Releases

Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and Survivor of New Orleans Terror Attack, to Visit His Alma Mater and Address the School Community

March 29th, 2025

Brandon Saho, former sports reporter, turned mental health advocate will also speak to students. Ryan Quigley, a member of Lansdale Catholic High School’s Class of 2016, will visit his alma mater in Lansdale (Montgomery County) and address students about his experiences as a survivor of the terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, […]

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Announces Special Opportunity for the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation During Lent

March 28th, 2025

Faithful from throughout the five-county Archdiocese are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation during this Lent at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Wednesday, April 2, 2025 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Community on the Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr

March 28th, 2025

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

March 27th, 2025

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

March 27th, 2025

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 […]

Archbishop Wood High School Girls’ Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A State Championship Game

March 25th, 2025

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

March 25th, 2025

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

March 25th, 2025

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 […]