Press Releases
Gary and Patricia Holloway to Receive Saint Charles Borromeo Award in Virtual Ceremony
April 7th, 2021Saint 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, 2021Seventy-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 […]
*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese Of Philadelphia and Michael the Archangel Ministry Program at the Philadelphia Lodge #5, Fraternal Order Of Police Team Up To Distribute 200 Meals On Good Friday
April 1st, 2021The boxes will be given out at Saint Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
USCCB Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church in the United States
March 31st, 2021Throughout 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, 2021Angela 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, 2021In 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, 2021The 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, 2021In 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, 2021Catholic 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, 2021Cardinal 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 […]