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June 10, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches the Arise Podcast Series to Present the Truth, Beauty, and Goodness of the Catholic Faith To Catholics, Fellow Christians, and All Those Who Seek Something More

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) has launched The Arise Podcast, a podcast series to help local Catholics transition back to in-person parish life after several weeks of COVID-19 restrictions.

June 9, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain 13 Men To The Diaconate

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain 13 men to the Diaconate – nine men will be ordained as Permanent Deacons and four men will be ordained as Transitional Deacons for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia; the Diocese of Mymensingh, Bangladesh; and the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians).

June 5, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Encourages All Clergy And Faithful Of The Archdiocese To Pray For Peace And Healing Throughout The Month Of June

Today at a news conference, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez addressed the resumption of the public celebration of the Holy Mass throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He did so within the context of the need for healing in the wake of societal tensions following the tragic and unnecessary death of George Floyd. During the news […]

June 5, 2020

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish on Sunday, June 7th.

June 4, 2020

Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village Receives $5,000 Grant from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia to Benefit Its Alternative Day Program

  Pictured left to right Sister Mary Veasey, SSJ; Michelle McCaffrey, Divine Providence Village; Jean Calvarese-Donovan, Administrator of Divine Providence Village; Sister Susan Lindinger, SSJ. Divine Providence Village (DPV), part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) and the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), […]

June 3, 2020

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases Inspirational And Instructional Videos Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released a series of inspirational and instructional videos as public Masses resume across the five-county region beginning the weekend of June 6-7, 2020.

June 2, 2020

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases “Back To Mass” Video Testimonies From Local Catholics Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) released video testimonies from local Catholics eagerly anticipating a return to the public celebration of Mass after their prolonged fast from the Eucharist as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related social restrictions.

May 29, 2020

USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests

WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.