Press Releases

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre Presides At Blessing and Dedication of Mary’s House, a New Community Home for Young Adults with Disabilities

July 22nd, 2024

Mary’s House will provide care to four young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children.

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre to Bless and Dedicate Saint Edmond’s Home for Children’s Mary’s House, Its Second Community Home for Young Adults with Disabilities

July 19th, 2024

Purchased by the Women’s Auxiliary for Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, Mary’s House will provide care to four young adult women with disabilities who formerly resided at Saint Edmond’s.

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts Diaper and Baby Care Item Drive for “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower”

July 18th, 2024

In 2023, CSS and the Pro-Life Union distributed over 1,700 baby items to nearly 500 new and expecting mothers who attended this community event.

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Tras La Violencia En Un Mitin Político En Pensilvania Hoy

July 16th, 2024

Me sentí muy triste y profundamente consternado al enterarme del tiroteo que tuvo lugar hoy durante la reunión con el expresidente Donald Trump en Butler, Pensilvania Hago un llamado a la gente de la Iglesia en Filadelfia para que se unan a mí en oración por la rápida recuperación del expresidente Trump y del participante […]

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Following Violence at Political Rally in Pennsylvania Today

July 13th, 2024

I was deeply saddened and dismayed to learn of the shooting that took place today during a rally with former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. I call on the people of the Church in Philadelphia to join me in prayer for the swift recovery of Former President Trump and the attendee who was injured, […]

Saints Neumann Goretti Catholic High School Receives $350,000 Gift from Alumnus, Mr. John M. Connolly and His Wife, Kathy Robinson Connolly

July 12th, 2024

 This gift matches the largest single gift in school history and will establish The John M. Connolly Center for Business and Entrepreneurship. Saints Neumann Goretti High School in South Philadelphia has received a $350,000 gift from Mr. John M. Connolly and his wife, Kathy. John is a 1970 graduate of Bishop Neumann Catholic High School. […]

Archbishop Pérez And More Than 150 Local Pilgrims to Depart for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress

July 12th, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, joined by a delegation of more than 150 pilgrims from throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will journey to Indianapolis for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress July 17- July 21. The National Eucharistic Congress is a major highlight of the National Eucharistic Revival movement. This grassroots endeavor […]