Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Hold News Conference Launching 2024 Catholic Charities Appeal
January 18th, 2024CCA is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s largest annual fundraising initiative benefiting hundreds of thousands of people through countless organizations and ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese.
Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary School Building in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instructional Day on Friday, January 19, 2024
January 18th, 2024Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day. Students and parents should refer to their local school […]
Pilgrims From the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in the 2024 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
January 18th, 2024The Annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide. Faithful from the Archdiocese of […]
Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in The City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Wednesday, January 17, 2024
January 16th, 2024Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure or late opening status independently. ### […]
‘Thoroughly Surround Mothers in Need with Loving Support,’ says Bishop Burbidge, Marking Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 16th, 2024Catholics Play a Vital Role in Defending Religious Freedom, Says Bishop Rhoades in Newly Released Religious Liberty Report
January 16th, 2024Bishop Bambera Urges Christians to Unite and Pray for Peace During Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 16th, 2024Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary School Buildings in the City Of Philadelphia Will Utilize a Flexible Instructional Day on Tuesday, January 16, 2024
January 15th, 2024Due to inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day. Students and parents should refer to their local school website and […]
Pope John Paul II High School Students to Visit Saint Edmond’s Home for Children for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
January 12th, 2024In observance of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Saint Edmond’s Home for Children will welcome students from Pope John Paul II High School (PJP II) for a day of service.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Observance of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024
January 12th, 2024On Monday, we will join with others throughout the country to commemorate the extraordinary legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.