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December 16, 2021

Catholic High Schools Throughout the Five-County Region to Wrap Presents for Children and Youth Served by Catholic Social Services

The gifts will be distributed to children attending Catholic Social Services’ 66th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party.  Catholic high schools throughout the five-county region will donate and wrap presents for children and youth served by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS). The gifts will be distributed during CSS’ 66th annual […]

December 14, 2021

Catholic Social Services to Host 66th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party for 300 Children and Youth

Children will enjoy a fun-filled and entertaining afternoon that showcases the magic of Christmas in a tradition tracing back to Cardinal John O’Hara in the 1950’s.

December 13, 2021

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre Los Devastadores Tornados

«Después de la devastación causada por los recientes tornados que arrasaron el sur y el medio oeste, muchos de nuestros hermanos y hermanas están de luto por la pérdida de sus seres queridos y luchando con enormes dificultades. En nombre del clero, religiosos y fieles laicos de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, pido  solidaridad con los […]

December 13, 2021

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Devastating Tornadoes through the South and Midwest

“Following the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes that ripped through the South and Midwest, so many of our brothers and sisters are mourning the loss of loved ones and struggling with immense hardship. In the name of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I ask that we stand in […]

December 9, 2021

Nutritional Development Services Teams Up With Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group For 2nd Year To Host $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge

The $50,000 matching gift challenge will support NDS’ hunger relief efforts in the Philadelphia Region.

December 9, 2021

Saint Timothy Parish and Blessed Trinity School to Host Live Nativity

Saint Timothy Parish and Blessed Trinity School will host a live nativity scene to celebrate the season of Advent.

December 7, 2021

Archbishop Nelson Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe

An estimated 1,200 people are expected to attend

December 3, 2021

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Expresses Concern Over Reimplementation of Migrant Protection Protocols

On December 2, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), also known as “Remain in Mexico,” would restart the week of December 6.

December 2, 2021

Forty-Four Students Awarded Four-Year, Full High School Scholarships from Connelly Foundation’s Neumann Scholars Program

Scholarships to eighth grade students across the Philadelphia Archdiocese Amount to a $1.49 million commitment from the Connelly Foundation