
Press Releases
Volunteers with Mary’s Cupboard in Bucks County to Package and Distribute Thanksgiving Meals for Local Families In Need
Mary’s Cupboard, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will package and distribute Thanksgiving meals for nearly 50 families in need.
Catholic Housing and Community Services’ of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Thanksgiving Luncheon Celebrations for Senior Residents
Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) will once again host Thanksgiving luncheon celebrations for residents of its affordable senior housing communities.
Mercy Hospice Selected By Catholic Charities Appeal And The Catholic Foundation Of Greater Philadelphia As Official #GivingTuesday Beneficiary
Celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday encourages broad participation to give back to communities and causes that matter in impactful ways.
Saint John’s Hospice To Mark 3rd Annual World Day Of The Poor With Prayer Service And Service Of An Evening Meal For Men Experiencing Homelessness
The prayer service will take place in front of the Homeless Jesus statue, which represents the presence of Christ among the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Irony and Catholic Memory
“Having trivialized the past by equating it with outmoded . . . fashions and attitudes, people today resent anyone who draws on the past in serious discussions of contemporary conditions or attempts to use the past as a standard by which to judge the present
Catholic Housing and Community Services’ Saint John Neumann Place II Continues Inspirational Retreat Series For Seniors Featuring Nationally Renowned Speakers
Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s (CHCS), Saint John Neumann Place II (SJNPII), previously announced the inspirational series, “Vibrant Spirit,” a retreat program designed for older adults. This series, produced in partnership with Malvern Retreat House, is designed to explore the challenges many older adults may face including illness, self-doubt, loss […]
USCCB: At Annual Fall Assembly in Baltimore, U.S. Bishops Approve Action Items on Their Agenda
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) meeting this week for their Fall General Assembly in Baltimore have voted on nine action items.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Vote for USCCB President and Vice President at Annual General Assembly in Baltimore
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during the Fall General Assembly in Baltimore.
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration Action to Prevent Government Discrimination Against Faith-based Adoption, Foster Care, and Social Service Providers
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Chairman of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Chairman of the Subcommittee for the Promotion and Defense of Marriage, and Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, have issued a statement commending a proposed rule change that will help ensure faith-based social service providers will not be excluded from certain federally-funded programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
USCCB Launches National Civility Effort through 2020 Election
One year ahead of the 2020 national elections, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is launching a year-long initiative that invites Catholics to model civility, love for neighbor, and respectful dialogue.