Press Releases

ARCHBISHOP PÉREZ WILL BLESS OUR LADY OF ANGELS REGIONAL SCHOOL’S NEW SCHOOL BUILDING

October 9th, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will bless Our Lady of Angels Regional School (OLA) new school building in Morton (Delaware County).

Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., Mathematics Teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School, Selected for The University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award

October 8th, 2020

Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., a mathematics teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia, has been recognized by The University of Chicago with its Outstanding Educator Award. Sister Alice was nominated for the award by Mathias Davila, a member of Archbishop Ryan’s Class of 2020 and a freshman at The University of Chicago. In […]

Saint Charles Seminary Launches Institute for Christian Formation with Classes Beginning in January 2021

October 7th, 2020

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced the launch of the Institute for Christian Formation with classes beginning in January 2021.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Mr. James E. Andrews as Director of the Office for Black Catholics

October 6th, 2020

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Mr. James E. Andrews as its next Director of the Office for Black Catholics effective October 12, 2020.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Virtual Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 6th, 2020

The Hispanic Catholic Community will gather virtually to commemorate its heritage and diversity

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti

October 5th, 2020

I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.

#iGiveCatholic Launches in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For #GivingTuesday

October 5th, 2020

Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the first time. #iGiveCatholic is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday, which follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber […]

USCCB President and Migration Chairman Respond to Announcement of Lowest Refugee Designation in the History of U.S. Refugee Resettlement

October 2nd, 2020

Wednesday night, the State Department issued its report to Congress recommending 15,000 refugees be allowed to be admitted to the United States for 2021.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Calls on All People of Goodwill to Virtually Participate in the “Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions” Interfaith Prayer Gathering

October 2nd, 2020

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez encourages all people of goodwill throughout the region to participate virtually in the Prayers for Our City: From Our Traditions interfaith prayer gathering on Monday, October 5, 2020.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Decries Exclusion of Catholic School Students and Families from Revised HEROES Act

October 1st, 2020

As soon as today, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider House Democrats’ new COVID-19 aid package, the revised Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act. The bill includes $225 billion for education, including $182 billion for K-12 schools.