In recent days emotions have again flared and spilled into the streets in the City of Philadelphia as people collectively struggle with the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of Walter Wallace, Jr.

The Office of Catholic Education’s AoPTech administrators honored forty-four elementary and high school educators named “EdTech Influencers,” “Digital Ambassadors,” and “Social Media Ambassadors” during the week of October 19-October 23, 2020. This is the second year of the AoP EdTech Influencer and Ambassador awards. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s awards were […]

As Americans we hold a precious right to choose those who will govern. As Catholics, this privilege comes with a duty to vote with fully formed consciences as well as minds.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls (SHHS) in the Tacony section of Philadelphia and celebrate Mass in honor of the school’s patron saints’ feast day. Father Carl Pieber, C.M., Board Chair of SHHS and the Sub-Director of the International Miraculous Medal Association will con-celebrate. 1:00 p.m. Monday, November […]

In the name of the priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Cardinal-designate Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, on being named to College of Cardinals by Pope Francis.

Mrs. Marisally Santiago appointed Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Ministry with Youth; Mr. Matthew Davis appointed Director of the Archdiocesan Office of Ministry with Young Adults

The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remains an integral part of the mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services.

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 1-7, 2020.

Student meal kits will also be provided for children and youth who are virtual learners not receiving school meals. Each box will contain five breakfasts and five lunches along with milk.

Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Religious Liberty, applauded yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (HHS OCR) that, in response to two complaints received, it has taken action to ensure that hospital patients have access to spiritual care during the COVID-19 pandemic.