Press Releases
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti
I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
#iGiveCatholic Launches in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For #GivingTuesday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the first time. #iGiveCatholic is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday, which follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber […]
USCCB President and Migration Chairman Respond to Announcement of Lowest Refugee Designation in the History of U.S. Refugee Resettlement
Wednesday night, the State Department issued its report to Congress recommending 15,000 refugees be allowed to be admitted to the United States for 2021.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Calls on All People of Goodwill to Virtually Participate in the “Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions” Interfaith Prayer Gathering
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez encourages all people of goodwill throughout the region to participate virtually in the Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions interfaith prayer gathering on Monday, October 5, 2020.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Decries Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act
As soon as today, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider House Democrats’ new COVID-19 aid package, the revised Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. The bill includes $225 billion for education, including $182 billion for K-12 schools.
USCCB President and Migration Chair Celebrate 15 Years of Justice for Immigrants Initiative
In 2004, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) made immigration reform a major public policy priority of the Catholic Church in the United States.
The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Her Canonization at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter And Paul
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel, a native Philadelphian and the second American-born citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.
USCCB: Catholic Leaders Call on President and Congress to Support Additional COVID-19 Relief for Those in Need
In light of the current needs affecting our nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), signed a joint letter along with leaders of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, Catholic Charities USA, the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Relief Services, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities urging immediate action to provide relief for those in need.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Honor Ray Didinger at the 5th Annual John Cardinal Foley Symposium
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host its 5th annual John Cardinal Foley Symposium in celebration of World Communications Day on Tuesday, October 1, 2020.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Observe 106th World Day Of Migrants And Refugees By Holding Virtual Rosary Rally On The Feast Of Saint John Paul II
Our local gathering to express solidarity with the efforts of the Universal Church will take place on Thursday, October 22nd and coincide with the Feast of Saint John Paul II.