Press Releases
ARCHBISHOP PÉREZ WILL BLESS OUR LADY OF ANGELS REGIONAL SCHOOL’S NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
October 9th, 2020Archbishop 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, 2020Sister 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, 2020Saint 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, 2020The 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, 2020The 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, 2020I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
#iGiveCatholic Launches in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For #GivingTuesday
October 5th, 2020Archdiocese 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, 2020Wednesday 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, 2020Archbishop 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, 2020As 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.