Press Releases

A Pastoral Message From Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of The Season Of Advent

December 3rd, 2020

This year, perhaps more than ever, we need Christmas and its promise of hope for a suffering humanity in the person of Jesus Christ.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Hold Virtual Career Fair for Educators Interested in Teaching Pre-K3 Through 8th Grade

December 2nd, 2020

Registration required by Friday, December 4th The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host a virtual career fair for educators interested in teaching Pre-K3 through 8th grade during the current academic year in subject areas including: Religion, Math, Science, Social Studies, STEM, English Language Arts, Foreign Language, Music, Art, and Physical Education. The […]

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary To Livestream 33rd Annual Christmas Concert

December 2nd, 2020

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and its seminarians, rector, and music director will present its 33rd Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 6th starting at 2:00 p.m. 

Office Of Cultural Ministries Invites Youth And Young Adults To Join Virtual Zoom Chats

December 2nd, 2020

Young adults throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to take part in a series of virtual chats happening throughout the season of Advent.

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Takes Place in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on #GivingTuesday

December 1st, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partnered to support this national Catholic Day of Giving.

Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls Receives $75,000 Grant in Support of Arts Academy and STEAM Initiative

December 1st, 2020

The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education (Home – Ambassadors Fund) awarded Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls a grant in the amount of $75,000 for the 2020-2021 academic year.  The grant supports continuing development of the school’s signature Arts Academy and STEAM initiative established by its academic strategic plan. 

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019

November 24th, 2020

Reports illustrate a modest surplus in the core operating result for the past fiscal year and an improvement of over $190 million against underfunded balance sheet obligations over the past eight years

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Phase 1 Commencement for Cathedral Block Development Plan

November 23rd, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia selected EM Race Vine Venture, LLC as the Master Developer for the redevelopment of the Cathedral Block.

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Announces Guidelines For Application Of The “Safer At Home” Restrictions For The City Of Philadelphia In Churches And Institutions Of The Archdiocese

November 20th, 2020

The City of Philadelphia issued new “Safer at Home” restrictions on Monday, November 16, 2020 that are effective November 20, 2020 through January 1, 2021.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsors Annual Christmas Card Fundraiser To Help Feed The Hungry

November 19th, 2020

All proceeds will directly benefit Nutritional Development Services’ network of over 50 food cupboards throughout the Philadelphia region and be used to purchase food for those in need.