Press Releases

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert

March 16th, 2025

Sixty-two students representing Archdiocesan and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2025 All Catholic Orchestra and to perform in the annual concert. This year’s All Catholic Orchestra, is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. Joseph Brennan, Music Educator, Clinician, and Orchestra Conductor. […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secondary Schools to Open Their Doors to 7th Grade Students Throughout the Region for Universal Visitation Day

March 13th, 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a Universal Visitation Day for all of its high schools throughout the five-county region.   Seventh grade students throughout the five-county region have the opportunity to explore one of the sixteen high schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  This initiative provides prospective high school students with the opportunity to […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass

March 13th, 2025

The theme for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is “Saint Patrick, Bless Those Dedicated to Serving Others.” Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 16, 2025 prior to the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in center city Philadelphia. Sunday, […]

Nutritional Development Services Hosts Annual “One-Can Meal” Lenten Food Drive

March 5th, 2025

This year’s Lenten food drive runs Wednesday, March 5-Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Observe Canonization Jubilee of Saint Katharine Drexel

February 28th, 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Canonization of Philadelphia native Saint Katharine Drexel with multiple events this year. The observance of this Canonization Jubilee in the Archdiocese will begin with the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel on Monday, March 3, 2025, during the 12:05 p.m. Mass. Monday, March 3, 2025 […]

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass as Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Embark on their Lenten Journey

February 28th, 2025

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Blessed Ashes will be distributed to the faithful in over 200 parishes throughout the five-county Archdiocese on this day. The ashes form a tangible […]