Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Katharine Drexel, a native Philadelphian and the second American-born citizen to be canonized by the Catholic Church.

In light of the current needs affecting our nation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), signed a joint letter along with leaders of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, Catholic Charities USA, the National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Relief Services, the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities urging immediate action to provide relief for those in need.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host its 5th annual John Cardinal Foley Symposium in celebration of World Communications Day on Tuesday, October 1, 2020.

Our local gathering to express solidarity with the efforts of the Universal Church will take place on Thursday, October 22nd and coincide with the Feast of Saint John Paul II.

Last night, President Trump released an executive order to ensure that federally-funded hospitals are aware of, and compliant with, current legal protections intended to ensure that babies born prematurely or with disabilities receive a medical assessment and appropriate care.

The short video, titled “From Seniors to Students: Back to School Advice,” features senior residents ranging up to 97 years of age offering students some helpful advice on school and how to navigate these challenging times

Dear Friends, In the name of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend cordial greetings to our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith tradition as you prepare for the solemn observance of Yom Kippur.  This holiest of times on your calendar calls for prayer and deep personal reflection […]

The Secretariat for Catholic Human Services will work with the City of Philadelphia to ensure a safe and healthy transition for the 30 young men currently enrolled in the Saint Gabriel’s Hall and De La Salle Vocational residential and day treatment programs for court adjudicated delinquent youth.

The Office of Catholic Education and Faith in the Future Foundation are pleased to announce that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools may resume interscholastic athletic competition while continuing to strictly follow health and safety guidelines.

Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School in Wallingford (Delaware County), Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School in Wayne (Delaware County), and Saint Patrick School in Malvern (Chester County) were selected as part of the 2020 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools in an announcement made today by Betsy DeVos, the United States Secretary of Education.  […]