Press Releases
Saint John’s Hospice Receives Donated Meals From Wawa To Feed Men Experiencing Homelessness In The Face Of The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
April 22nd, 2020From April 13th – May 29th, SJH will receive nearly 700 pre-packaged meals each week donated from Wawa via the Step Up to the Plate Initiative. The meals will be distributed during SJH’s daily lunch service.
Nutritional Development Services Partners with The City of Philadelphia to Distribute Diapers to Families Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
April 21st, 2020The Archdiocesan Pastoral Center located at 222 North 17th Street will serve as a designated diaper distribution site for families in need in Center City, Philadelphia.
Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center to Provide Meals to Children Impacted By the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
April 19th, 2020Children 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
April 17th, 2020Four 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
April 17th, 2020The 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
April 15th, 2020The 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
April 14th, 2020Archbishop 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
April 13th, 2020Greetings 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
April 8th, 2020In 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
April 3rd, 2020Children 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).