Press Releases
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Five Men as Transitional Deacons for Service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Mass with the Rite of Ordination will be streamed live via facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D. D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at Mass with the Rite of Ordination of Transitional Deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints […]
Catholic Social Services to Host Welcome Luncheon For Newcomers Served Through Immigration Service Programs
Around 150 guests will be in attendance including approximately 100 newcomers as well as program supporters, staff, and volunteers.
Divine Providence Village to Mark 40th Anniversary with Special Mass Celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior
Bishop Senior is a former Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and once served as the Secretary for Catholic Human Services for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, D.D. to Deliver Villanova University’s 2024 Commencement Address
Archbishop Pérez will be awarded an honorary degree at the May 17 Commencement Ceremony VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 25, 2024) – The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, Villanova University President, announced that Philadelphia Archbishop the Most Revered Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., will address the Class of 2024 as the University’s commencement speaker. Archbishop Pérez will also receive […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Mass will be streamed live via Facebook.com/ArchPhila and https://vimeo.com/event/2470138. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 4th. This Mass is celebrated for married couples within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 4, 2024 5:15 p.m. Anticipated Mass […]
Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Parish in Drexel Hill to Hold Inaugural Parish Fair
Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will help Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Parish, located in Drexel Hill (Delaware County), kick off its inaugural Parish Fair on Wednesday, April 24. All are welcome to attend the fair. It will be held Wednesday-Saturday, April 24-27, 2024. Wednesday, April 24– Friday, April 26, 2024 5:00 – […]
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Seeks Community Partners to Host Summer Meal Sites
This vital initiative ensures that children and youth aged 18 or younger throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have access to wholesome and nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.
26 Parish and Regional Elementary Schools Earn Middle States Re-Accreditation for 2023-2024 Academic Year
The Office of Catholic Education’s Elementary Administrators recently shared the names of 25 parish and regional elementary schools, throughout the 5 county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, who have earned Middle States Association Reaccreditation for the 2023-2024 school year. Middle States Accreditation is the gold standard for measuring and advancing school improvement. Each of these schools are now accredited until 2030-2031.