On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for use in the United States.

In response to the military coup in Myanmar, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace expressed solidarity with the people of Myanmar.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting a free drive-through “Farmers to Families” food box distribution for individuals and households facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CHCS) Saint Francis Villa (SFV), an affordable housing community for seniors located in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.

Five committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) wrote a letter to members of Congress opposing the recent reintroduction of the Equality Act (H.R. 5), which is scheduled to be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives this week.

The Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education (ASSE) will host a virtual parent information night. Wednesday, March 3, 2021 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. This session will provide families with an opportunity to meet the principals of the three schools virtually and to learn how ASSEs meet the needs of students with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, […]

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

Due to the inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on virtual instruction tomorrow, Friday, February 19, 2021. Students and parents should refer to their local school website for schedule information. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and […]

Due to the inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct virtual instruction tomorrow, Friday, February 19, 2021.  Parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific to Archdiocesan secondary schools in […]

Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on virtual flexible instruction tomorrow, Thursday, February 18, 2021. Students and parents should refer to their local school website for schedule information. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school […]