Press Releases
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 1st.
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Commitments at Leaders Summit on Climate
President Joe Biden convened the Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23, which included a video message by Pope Francis.
Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Marks National Volunteer Week— Recognizes Volunteers With Virtual Celebration
The individuals recognized today represent 4,090 volunteers who provided a combined total of 95,911 volunteer hours to the Catholic Church’s local works of charity in 2020.
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives Donation of 250,000 3-Ply Masks— Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Expresses Gratitude to Those Involved
Families, youth, and individuals who benefit from programs operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia (CSS) and in need of personal protective equipment amid the ongoing pandemic are receiving a boost thanks to a donation of 250,000 3-ply masks from Philadelphia-based and Veteran Owned Small Business, Stronghold Group.
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 10th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity amid the Pandemic
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 10th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Statement Following the Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin
The anguish, grief, and fear that consumed our country last spring following the tragic and disturbing death of George Floyd was overwhelming. In the immediate aftermath, old wounds were ripped wide open as the mortal sin of racism cut through our communities.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chairman Expresses Disappointment that Low Refugee Admissions Goal Remains
The Biden Administration announced Friday afternoon that it will not increase the historically low number of refugees who can be resettled in the United States for the current fiscal year.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace on Armenian Genocide
In commemoration of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day on April 24, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace highlighted the tragic loss of so many Armenians in what has been called the first genocide of the 20th century.
Gwynedd Mercy University and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Sign Agreement of Sale to Relocate Seminary to Gwynedd Valley
Agreement includes generous gift from The Maguire Foundation Gwynedd Mercy University and Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary recently signed an agreement of sale that will allow the Seminary to relocate to GMercyU’s campus. The sale, which will not be finalized until the end of separate due diligence and approval periods, includes approximately 15 acres of space […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Cardinal O’Hara High School and Celebrate Mass for the School Community
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate visit Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. The Archbishop will be greeted by Mr. Michael Connor ‘85, President; Mrs. Eileen Vice ‘89, Principal; and members of the school’s Lions Ambassadors program before the liturgy. Portions of Archbishop Pérez’s arrival […]