Press Releases
**Media Advisory** Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Hold News Conference Launching 2021 Catholic Charities Appeal
January 11th, 2021Archbishop Pérez will announce this year’s fundraising goals and highlight the impact the initiative has on those served by the charitable and educational ministries of the Archdiocese.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Yesterday’s Violent Protests at the United States Capitol
January 7th, 2021Like so many Americans, I watched the violent protests and vandalism unfold in the United States Capitol with shock and dismay.
Declaración Del Reverendísimo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre Las Violentas Protestas De Ayer En El Capitolio De Los Estados Unidos
January 7th, 2021Como tantos estadounidenses, vi con desconcierto y consternación las violentas protestas y el vandalismo que se desarrollaron en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos. Ayer fue un día verdaderamente triste para nuestro país, un día que espero y oro que nunca se repita. En medio de nuestro dolor compartido, debemos recordar que lo que vimos no […]
USCCB: Presidente de la Conferencia Episcopal condena las protestas violentas y reza por la seguridad mientras el caos amenaza al Capitolio de Estados Unidos
January 7th, 2021WASHINGTON — El arzobispo José H. Gomez de Los Ángeles, presidente de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos (USCCB), emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la violencia de hoy en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Condemns Violent Protests and Prays for Safety as Chaos Threatens U.S. Capitol
January 7th, 2021WASHINGTON —Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement in response to today’s violence in the United States Capitol.
Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village Receives Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine— Administers First Doses to Frontline Workers and Residents
January 7th, 2021A group of frontline workers and residents at Divine Providence Village (DPV), part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) and the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon.
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives $50,000 Donation from Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group To Help Feed the Hungry in the Philadelphia Region
January 5th, 2021The donated funds will be used to support NDS’ Community Food Program and help stock the shelves of its network of over 50 food cupboards located throughout the five-county metropolitan area. Funds will also be used to purchase meals for those in critical need of support and be distributed through NDS sponsored community food distributions.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Reverend Monsignor Larry Kulick as the New Bishop of Greensburg
December 18th, 2020I was filled with great joy this morning to learn that the Holy Father has appointed Monsignor Larry Kulick, a native of Western Pennsylvania, as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule
December 18th, 2020Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and the Christmas Day Noon Solemn Mass on Friday, December 25, 2020.
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration for Enforcing Conscience Laws on Abortion
December 18th, 2020The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights announced yesterday that it is taking corrective action against the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) and the State of California for violating federal conscience laws on abortion.