Press Releases

Gary and Patricia Holloway to Receive Saint Charles Borromeo Award in Virtual Ceremony

April 7th, 2021

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced that Gary and Patricia Holloway will be the recipients of the Saint Charles Borromeo Award, given by the Board of Trustees of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Concert Band to Perform Its Annual Festival Via Livestream

April 5th, 2021

Seventy-four students representing Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2021 All Catholic Concert Band. This year’s concert is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. James Colonna, D.M.A, Director of Bands/Graduate Studies in Instrumental Conducting, Messiah University. It will […]

USCCB Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church in the United States

March 31st, 2021

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal supported ministry in U.S. dioceses and parishes that, even in the best of times, are challenged to sustain worship and outreach activities without financial help.

Angela Babcock, Director of Nursing for Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village, Selected As a Frontline Hero By The Philadelphia Phillies

March 31st, 2021

Angela was selected as one of 41 honorees from a field of nearly 500 nominated frontline workers throughout the Philadelphia area.

USCCB: Annual Liturgical Celebration of Youth and Young Adults Moved from Palm Sunday to Christ the King

March 30th, 2021

In March 2021, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee voted to align its nationwide liturgical celebration of youth and young adults, which was traditionally celebrated on Palm Sunday, with the new universal date, the feast of Christ the King.

Three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School Alumni from Delaware County Recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society As “Students of the Year 2021”

March 30th, 2021

The students and their families raised over $150,000 to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma Pauline Hartman, Alexa Mervine, and Barbara Nather are three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School alumni who were recently recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as “Students of the Year 2021” for raising $153,336.96 for the Delaware chapter of LLS. Both […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasion of Passover

March 26th, 2021

In the name of the people of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send warm greetings as you prepare to celebrate the holy days of Passover!

*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Teams Up With Giant Pharmacy to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines To Senior Citizens in Northeast Philadelphia

March 26th, 2021

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is teaming up with Giant Pharmacy to hold an on-site vaccination clinic in Northeast Philadelphia for older adults who benefit from programs and services operated by CHCS.

Cardinal O’Hara High School Girls Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A State Championship

March 25th, 2021

Cardinal O’Hara community to cheer team at sendoff as they depart for Hershey  The Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) Girls Basketball Team from Springfield (Delaware County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 5A State Championship when they play Chartiers Valley High School from Bridgeville (Allegheny County). The COHS community will gather to […]