Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Catholic Charities Of Philadelphia’s Community Center at Visitation for Christmas Concert
The performance will include sacred, classical, and traditional Christmas songs.
Catholic Community Services to Host 12th Annual Operation Bundle Up Giveaway Event
The event will include prizes, face painting, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Bishop Garcia Appointed Inaugural Chairman of Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski to Visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish School for the Celebration of Mass
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will visit Saints Peter and Paul Parish School in West Chester (Chester County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Michael Reilly, Pastor, and Reverend Joseph Ganong Suh, Parochial Vicar, will concelebrate. Deacon Declan Cole […]
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia Ministries to Distribute Thanksgiving Dinners Across Greater Philadelphia Region
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Casa del Carmen Family Service Center, Saint John’s Hospice, and Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm will provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need and experiencing food insecurity.
#iGiveCatholic Returns to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 2025
#iGiveCatholic is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, hosted on GivingTuesday, that celebrates and supports parishes, schools, and charitable ministries. PHILADELPHIA, November 18, 2025 – Over 100 Catholic parishes, schools, and charitable ministries throughout the Catholic Church of Philadelphia will participate in #iGiveCatholic this year. The initiative, locally spearheaded by The Catholic Foundation of […]
Catholic Community Services to Highlight Its Adoption Services During National Adoption Month
The event will include community reflections and stories from families whose lives have been changed through adoption.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Annual Christmas Concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Saint Hedwig Church in Chester, Delaware County
Saint Hedwig Church (Chester), will no longer serve as a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights) and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Contextual Background In July 1993, Saint Hedwig Parish was suppressed; subsequently, its church was designated a worship site of Sacred Heart Parish (Clifton Heights), since both were founded to […]
Catholic Charities of Philadelphia’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services to Host Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania
Over 40 clients will be in attendance.