Press Releases
“Helping young people accept their bodies and their vocation as women and men is the true path of freedom and happiness,” says Bishop Barron
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Need for Balanced, Compassionate, and Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Many of the challenges involved with immigration have been at the forefront of local and national consciousness over the past several days. With sadness, I have witnessed a broad variety of reactions to this topic marked by heightened anxiety, fear, anger, and polarization. As Catholics, we discern immigration matters guided by prayerful hearts in a […]
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Welcomes Montse Alvarado of EWTN News to Give the John Cardinal Foley Lecture
The annual lecture will focus on “The Church and Social Communications” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present its annual John Cardinal Foley Lecture featuring Montse Alvarado, president and chief operating officer of EWTN News. She will speak about “The Church and Social Communications.” Monday, February 3, 2025 7:00 p.m. Gwynedd Mercy University (Julia Ball Auditorium) […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Asian Catholic Community on the Occasion of the Lunar New Year
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Asian Catholic Community, I extend warm greetings and prayerful best wishes as you mark the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This joyous occasion marks the Year of the Snake, a traditional symbol of wisdom, elegance, and transformation. This particular Lunar New Year also coincides with the Universal Church’s […]
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA CELEBRATE 51st ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the 51st Anniversary of the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) January 26, 2025–February 1, 2025.
USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Protecting Innocent Babies from Infanticide is Necessary, Common-sense Legislation, says Bishop Thomas
Archbishop Nelson Pérez Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Community Service Event Featuring Hundreds of Students from Catholic High Schools, Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education
Hundreds of students from high schools, elementary schools, and schools of special education will package 1,500 care bags to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm. National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) began in 1974. CSW will be celebrated nationally Sunday, January 26-Saturday, February 1, 2025. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United […]