Press Releases
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary To Award Archbishop Borys Godziak Honorary Degree During Seminary’s 2020 Concursus
March 10th, 2020Archbishop Gudziak, current Archeparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Harvard scholar, will give the Concursus keynote address to 44 seminary graduates
Saint John’s Hospice Hosts Annual Saint John Neumann Boot Drive For Men Experiencing Homelessness
March 10th, 2020Inspired 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 […]
Catholic Charities Appeal Announces William J. Phelan, IV, Esq. As President of Its Board of Directors
March 9th, 2020CCA 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.
Catholic Charities Appeal To Host 8th Annual Night With The Phillies
March 5th, 2020The 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.
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Oral Argument on Abortion Case
March 4th, 2020Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears oral argument in an abortion case out of Louisiana, June Medical Services v. Russo.
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts Annual Lenten “One-Can Meal” Food Drive
March 2nd, 2020In 2019, Nutritional Development Services collected nearly 19,000 pounds of non-perishable canned “one-meal” items for those in need.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Reacts to House Rejection of Born-Alive Abortion Survivor Protection Act
February 28th, 2020Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to advance the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel To Mark Her Feast Day With Afternoon Mass Followed By An Evening of Song and Prayer
February 27th, 2020Faithful 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.
A Pastoral Message From Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of The Season Of Lent
February 26th, 2020Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent—a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Un mensaje pastoral del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con motivo del tiempo de cuaresma
February 26th, 2020El Miércoles de Ceniza marca el comienzo de la cuaresma, un tiempo de oración, ayuno y diezmo.