
Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Court Decision Reinstating DACA and Urges Congress to Act
On December 4, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reinstate the entire Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by December 7, and to resume accepting first-time DACA applicants.
Archbishop Pérez Will Celebrate Mass for Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments Students in Honor of Saint Lucy’s Feast Day
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, will celebrate Mass for students who attend Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments in honor of Saint Lucy’s upcoming feast day on December 13, 2020. 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 Holy Innocents Church 1337 East Hunting Park Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124 Students will participate in the Mass including […]
Inaugural Art Contest Gives Older Adults Opportunity to Create Official Christmas Card Cover for Catholic Housing and Community Services
This fall, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) announced its inaugural Christmas Card Design Contest in its senior housing, senior center, and parish eldercare programs across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of One Worship Site in the City of Philadelphia and One Worship Site in Delaware County
Immaculate Conception Church (Philadelphia), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Michael Parish, and will close as a Roman Catholic church. Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church (East Lansdowne) will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Philomena Parish (Lansdowne), and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Raises Over $1M On #GivingTuesday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s inaugural #iGiveCatholic initiative exceeds $1M for over 100 organizations.
USCCB’s Secretariat for Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth to Host a National Leadership Forum on Young Adult Accompaniment
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth (LMFLY) is hosting an online leadership conference December 7-11.
Un mensaje pastoral del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con motivo de la temporada de Adviento
Este año, quizás más que nunca, necesitamos la Navidad y su promesa de esperanza en la persona de Jesucristo para una humanidad que sufre.
A Pastoral Message From Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez On The Occasion Of The Season Of Advent
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
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
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.