Press Releases

Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy to Honor Class of 2024 with Graduation Celebration

June 17th, 2024

Each graduate will wear a cap and gown to receive their diploma, award certificates, and a gift bag filled with essential kindergarten supplies.

Members of the Archdiocesan Class of 2024 Earned a Record-Breaking $532,160,153 in Scholarships to Attend Colleges and Universities Across the Country

June 13th, 2024

Mr. Jay DeFruscio, Chief Operating Officer for Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, unveiled the cumulative scholarship total earned by the Archdiocesan Class of 2024. This year’s graduating seniors amassed a record-breaking $532,160,153 to further their educational journeys at colleges and universities across the country. In making this announcement Mr. DeFruscio said, “I congratulate […]

We Are There: Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Joins National Campaign to Promote the Life-Giving Work of the Catholic Charities Network

June 12th, 2024

We Are There is a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Serves as Host Agency for Catholic Charities USA Homeless Advocacy Forum

June 6th, 2024

Throughout 2024, CCUSA is hosting a series of advocacy training forums around the country to increase awareness surrounding the homelessness crisis and build a network of informed advocates committed to influencing local, state, and federal policymakers.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain Five Men To the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

June 4th, 2024

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.scs.edu, Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain five men to the Permanent Diaconate for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following their completion of a six-year formation program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The Rite of Ordination will take place during Mass following the Liturgy of […]