Press Releases
USCCB: World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests Encourages Priests to Reflect on Their Vocation
June 12th, 2020WASHINGTON – The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be celebrated by the universal Church on June 19, 2020.
Catholic Social Services’ Ministries Continue To Serve Individuals, Families, and Children amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
June 11th, 2020Catholic Social Services’ Family Service Centers and Out-of-School Time Programs across the region are continuing to keep clients and children virtually engaged, connected, and supported amid the public health crisis facing our nation.
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
June 10th, 2020The 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.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain 13 Men To The Diaconate
June 9th, 2020Archbishop 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).
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Encourages All Clergy And Faithful Of The Archdiocese To Pray For Peace And Healing Throughout The Month Of June
June 5th, 2020Today 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 […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia
June 5th, 2020Archbishop 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.
Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village Receives $5,000 Grant from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia to Benefit Its Alternative Day Program
June 4th, 2020Pictured 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), […]
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
June 3rd, 2020The 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.
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
June 2nd, 2020The 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.