Press Releases
Nutritional Development Services Sponsors Feeding Sites for Children Impacted By The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
March 30th, 2020Nutritional Development Services is currently sponsoring 24 feeding sites throughout the region to ensure that children and youth aged 18 years or younger continue to have access to wholesome nourishing meals.
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Domestic Justice and Human Development Praises Lawmakers for Historic Emergency Legislation on Coronavirus Relief
March 30th, 2020Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, praised members of Congress and the President for passing and signing into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a historic package of emergency relief for those suffering from the effects of the COVID-19 crisis.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Message
March 30th, 2020Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued the following statement on the Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi message today.
EL ARZOBISPO NELSON J. PÉREZ ANUNCIA EL LANZAMIENTO DE «EL PODER DE LA FE Y LA ESPERANZA EN TIEMPO DE INCERTIDUMBRE: UN RETIRO VIRTUAL DE CUARESMA»
March 28th, 2020El programa de retiro en línea de seis días es parte de la respuesta pastoral y temporal en curso de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia a la pandemia COVID-19 y ofrece un medio para que los fieles se preparen espiritualmente para el enfoque de la Semana Santa.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Announces The Launch Of “The Power Of Faith And Hope In A Time Of Uncertainty: A Virtual Lenten Retreat”
March 27th, 2020he six-day online retreat program is part of the ongoing pastoral and temporal response of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the COVID-19 pandemic and offers a means for the faithful to prepare spiritually for the approach of Holy Week.
Faithful From The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Join Pope Francis’ Live Stream Prayer Service And Receive Extraordinary Urbi Et Orbi Blessing On Friday, March 27
March 26th, 2020In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Pope Francis invites Catholics around the world to participate remotely in a prayer service that will be streamed live from Saint Peters Square
LA ARQUIDIÓCESIS DE FILADELFIA ANUNCIA GUÍAS LITURGICAS ADICIONALES PARA LA CELEBRACIÓN DEL DOMINGO DE RAMOS Y EL SAGRADO TRIDUO PASCUAL
March 25th, 2020Hoy, la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia (AOP, siglas en inglés) anunció que la directiva anterior del arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez de suspender la celebración de las misas públicas en la Arquidiócesis se mantiene vigente hasta nuevo aviso.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Announces Additional Liturgical Guidelines For The Celebration Of Palm Sunday And The Sacred Paschal Triduum
March 25th, 2020Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (AOP) announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s previous directive to suspend the celebration of all public Masses in the Archdiocese until further notice remains in effect.
Archbishop Pérez Calls For Participation In Pope Francis’ Call To Prayer Throughout The Universal Church On The Solemnity Of The Annunciation Of The Lord
March 24th, 2020Pope Francis has asked Catholics around the world to join in prayerful solidarity tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25th, The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord.
Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Provides Support To Those Impacted By Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 19th, 2020Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services will continue to operate essential services and provide additional support to those impacted by the Coronavirus. In doing so it will respect and follow all directives and guidelines provided by government and health department officials.