Press Releases

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week

November 4th, 2019

Promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life www.facebook.com/PhillyPriest  

Catholic Housing And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Bless And Dedicate Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center

November 1st, 2019

The Senior Community Center is located on the ground floor of Nativity B.V.M. Place, one of five senior housing communities operated by Catholic Housing and Community Services.

USCCB Chairman of Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development Issues Statement of Concern Regarding the Fires in California

October 31st, 2019

Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement regarding the wildfires in California

USCCB: U.S. Bishops Allocate $9.9 Million in Grants to Aid Dioceses in Pastoral Outreach and Evangelization Efforts

October 30th, 2019

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions met in El Paso, Texas last month to consider grant applications for 2020.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Safe Injection Sites: A Dose Of Despair

October 25th, 2019

Philadelphia’s plan to create a safe (illicit) drug injection site, which received legal clearance from a federal court earlier this month, is saddening – but not surprising.

Catholic Social Services’ Out-Of-School Time Programs (OST) To Participate In 20th Annual “Lights On After School” Celebration

October 23rd, 2019

This annual celebration calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep their lights on and their doors open.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 11-13 in Baltimore; Will Elect New USCCB President, Vice President, Committee Chairs, and Vote on Seven Action Items; Assembly to Be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried Via Satellite

October 22nd, 2019

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2019 Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, November 11-13.

Archdiocese Announces Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Will Be Renamed Saint John Paul II Parish

October 21st, 2019

The parish is comprised of Saint Adalbert Church, Saint George Church, Mother of Divine Grace Church, and Nativity B.V.M. Church. The name change will take effect on October 22, 2019.

The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence To Celebrate Feast Day Of Patron Saint Luigi Guanella

October 18th, 2019

The spiritual legacy and heritage of Saint Luigi Guanella remains an integral part of the mission of the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services.

USCCB: Chairman of U.S. Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace raises concern and solicits prayer over renewed violence in northeast Syria

October 17th, 2019

The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued the following statement over renewed violence in northeast Syria: