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March 10, 2020

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary To Award Archbishop Borys Godziak Honorary Degree During Seminary’s 2020 Concursus

Archbishop Gudziak, current Archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Harvard scholar, will give the Concursus keynote address to 44 seminary graduates

March 10, 2020

Saint John’s Hospice Hosts Annual Saint John Neumann Boot Drive For Men Experiencing Homelessness

Inspired by Saint John Neumann’s compassion for the poor, this annual initiative is based on the real life example of Saint John Neumann offering those in need the shoes off his feet. Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), is hosting its annual Saint John Neumann […]

March 9, 2020

Catholic Charities Appeal Announces William J. Phelan, IV, Esq. As President of Its Board of Directors

CCA is pleased to announce the election of William “Bill” J. Phelan, IV, Esq. as President of the CCA Board of Directors. Mr. Phelan assumed this position effective February 25, 2020.

March 5, 2020

Catholic Charities Appeal To Host 8th Annual Night With The Phillies

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA) will once again partner with the Philadelphia Phillies to host a night of family fun at Citizens Bank Park.

March 4, 2020

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Oral Argument on Abortion Case

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral argument in an abortion case out of Louisiana, June Medical Services v. Russo.

March 2, 2020

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts Annual Lenten “One-Can Meal” Food Drive

In 2019, Nutritional Development Services collected nearly 19,000 pounds of non-perishable canned “one-meal” items for those in need.

February 28, 2020

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to House Rejection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act

Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.

February 27, 2020

The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel To Mark Her Feast Day With Afternoon Mass Followed By An Evening of Song and Prayer

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel at her Holy Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

February 26, 2020

A Pastoral Message From Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of The Season Of Lent

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

February 26, 2020

Un mensaje pastoral del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con motivo del tiempo de cuaresma

El Miércoles de Ceniza marca el comienzo de la cuaresma, un tiempo de oración, ayuno y diezmo.