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February 4, 2021

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Additional COVID-Relief Package, Lay Out Priorities to Help Those Most in Need

Following proposals and discussions from the Biden Administration and members of Congress regarding a new COVID-relief package, several bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) wrote to all members of Congress in support of an additional package.

February 4, 2021

USCCB: USCCB Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Actions to Rebuild Immigration System, Restore Due Process, and Recognize Human Dignity of Immigrants and Refugees

Yesterday, President Joe Biden issued three migration-related Executive Orders related to removing barriers and restoring due process in the legal immigration system.

February 2, 2021

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 3, 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 […]

February 2, 2021

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Full Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct full virtual instruction tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 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 […]

February 1, 2021

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Hold Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Due to the projected continuation of inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will hold a virtual Flexible Day of Instruction on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.   Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific […]

February 1, 2021

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Virtual Learning Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Due to ongoing and projected continuation of inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct virtual instruction tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 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 […]

February 1, 2021

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Welcome Administration’s Racial Equity Actions on Housing and Prisons

Following recent executive actions to promote racial equity in housing and the criminal justice system, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, issued the following statement:

February 1, 2021

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Kick Off 46th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

Rice Bowl is a Lenten almsgiving program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

January 31, 2021

**Additional Updated Information** Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary School Buildings in the City of Philadelphia to be Closed On Monday, February 1, 2021

Secondary Schools will be on a virtual Flexible Day of Instruction Parochial Elementary Schools will Conduct Virtual Learning Due to projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2021. Secondary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on a […]

January 28, 2021

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Additional Entities for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020

In late November 2020, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia published audited financial statements for The Office for Financial Services, its Pastoral Center entity, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.