Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Hold News Conference Launching 2024 Catholic Charities Appeal

January 18th, 2024

CCA 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, 2024

Due 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, 2024

The 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, 2024

Archdiocesan 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. ### […]

Archdiocesan 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, 2024

Due 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, 2024

In 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, 2024

On Monday, we will join with others throughout the country to commemorate the extraordinary legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.