
Press Releases
Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center to Provide Meals to Children Impacted By the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Children and youth living in Northeast Philadelphia who are in need of healthy and nutritious meals are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS). The Northeast Family Service Center (NEFSC), a […]
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Urge FDA to Develop Ethical Vaccine for COVID-19
Four bishop chairmen of committees for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have urged Dr. Stephen M. Hahn, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to ensure that vaccines for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) are developed ethically and are free from any connection to the exploitation of abortion.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Reschedules Ordination of Priests, Transitional Deacons and Acolytes
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia today announced the rescheduling of several liturgical celebrations, previously scheduled for May 2020.
Agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receive Grants from The PHL COVID-19 Fund To Continue Providing Support To Those Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The grants will support on-going efforts to provide emergency assistance and critical support to individuals, seniors, families, and children in need in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
USCCB: President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Releases Easter Message
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following Easter message.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter To The Jewish Community On The Occasion Of Passover
Greetings to all of my sisters and brothers of the Jewish faith tradition as you mark the holy days of Passover!
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Calls on Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Join in National Moment of Prayer on Good Friday
In response to the dynamic and ever-evolving health crisis caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Most Reverend José H. Gomez, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Archbishop of Los Angeles, has invited Catholics across the nation to participate in a moment of prayer on Good Friday that will be streamed live via https://www.facebook.com/usccb.
Catholic Social Services’ Casa Del Carmen Family Service Center Partners With Nutritional Development Services To Provide Meals To Children Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Children and youth living in North Philadelphia who are in need of healthy and nutritious meals are receiving ongoing assistance in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a partnership between two agencies of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services (CSS) and Nutritional Development Services (NDS).
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Celebrates Palm Sunday And The Sacred Paschal Triduum At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul In A Private Manner
Although there will be no public celebrations of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord or the Sacred Paschal Triduum, the faithful from throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and all people of good will, are invited to take part virtually via a live streamed broadcast.
EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ CELEBRA EL DOMINGO DE RAMOS Y EL TRIDUO PASCUAL SAGRADO EN LA CATEDRAL BASILICA DE LOS SANTOS PEDRO Y PABLO DE MANERA PRIVADA
Aunque no habrá celebraciones públicas del Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor o del Sagrado Triduo Pascual, los fieles de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia de los cinco condados, y todas las personas de buena voluntad, están invitados a participar virtualmente a través de una transmisión en vivo.