Press Releases
Statement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding Commentary in Francesco
There has been much recent attention paid to comments attributed to the Holy Father in a documentary that premiered in Rome this week.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Catholic Social Services’ Delaware County Family Service Center To Hold Clothing Distribution for Men Impacted By the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Over 10 boxes of men’s clothing will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence To Celebrate Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella And Mark 60th Anniversary Of Don Guanella Village
Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre, who oversees the Secretariat for Catholic Human Services as part of his administrative and pastoral responsibilities, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese Invited to Take Part in the Annual Celebration of World Mission Sunday
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Annual World Mission Sunday Mass.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Nutritional Development Services Partners with the U.S. Department Of Agriculture “Farmers To Families” Food Box Program To Distribute Food To Those Impacted By The COVID-19 Pandemic
The pre-packaged food boxes, which supports American farmers and families affected by the pandemic, will contain 10 pounds of nourishing produce, five pounds of meat, and five pounds of dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk.
Catholic Housing and Community Services Partners With St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne (Bucks County) To Provide Services to Senior Citizens
The newly launched St. Mary Family Caregiver Center, located on the campus of St. Mary Medical Center, aims to connect older adults and care givers to local resources and services to help senior citizens successfully age-in-place in their community.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Priest Found Unsuitable For Ministry
Reverend William E. Dean has been found unsuitable for ministry based on a substantiated allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1970s.
ARCHBISHOP PÉREZ WILL BLESS OUR LADY OF ANGELS REGIONAL SCHOOL’S NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will bless Our Lady of Angels Regional School (OLA) new school building in Morton (Delaware County).
Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., Mathematics Teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School, Selected for The University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award
Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., a mathematics teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia, has been recognized by The University of Chicago with its Outstanding Educator Award. Sister Alice was nominated for the award by Mathias Davila, a member of Archbishop Ryan’s Class of 2020 and a freshman at The University of Chicago. In […]
Saint Charles Seminary Launches Institute for Christian Formation with Classes Beginning in January 2021
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced the launch of the Institute for Christian Formation with classes beginning in January 2021.