Press Releases
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia
June 5th, 2020Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 9:00 a.m. Mass at Saint Martin de Porres Parish on Sunday, June 7th.
Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village Receives $5,000 Grant from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia to Benefit Its Alternative Day Program
June 4th, 2020Pictured left to right Sister Mary Veasey, SSJ; Michelle McCaffrey, Divine Providence Village; Jean Calvarese-Donovan, Administrator of Divine Providence Village; Sister Susan Lindinger, SSJ. Divine Providence Village (DPV), part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP) and the Intellectual Disabilities Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), […]
The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases Inspirational And Instructional Videos Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region
June 3rd, 2020The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has released a series of inspirational and instructional videos as public Masses resume across the five-county region beginning the weekend of June 6-7, 2020.
The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases “Back To Mass” Video Testimonies From Local Catholics Ahead Of The Projected Resumption Of The Public Celebration Of Mass In The Five-County Region
June 2nd, 2020The Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) released video testimonies from local Catholics eagerly anticipating a return to the public celebration of Mass after their prolonged fast from the Eucharist as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and related social restrictions.
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives $150,000 Grant From The Connelly Foundation to Help Provide Continued Support to Vulnerable Populations Impacted By the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
June 2nd, 2020The awarded funds will benefit three vital service areas operated by CSS critically impacted by the virus.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
May 29th, 2020WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of George Floyd
May 29th, 2020The hearts of Americans across the country are joined together in collective mourning following the tragic, disturbing, and unnecessary death of George Floyd.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Pastoral Letter On The Occasion Of The Solemnity Of Pentecost And Calls Catholics To Come Home To Church
May 28th, 2020In just a few days, we will celebrate the great Solemnity of Pentecost, the close of Easter Time.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Live Stream Mass for the Extended Pentecost Vigil with the Special Intention of Imploring an End to The COVID-19 Pandemic
May 27th, 2020Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia are encouraged to virtually participate in the Extended Form of the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost to implore an end to the COVID-19 pandemic on Saturday, May 30, 2020.