Press Releases

Catholic Social Services to Host 68th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party for Nearly 500 Children and Youth

December 18th, 2023

This year’s theme is “The Archbishop’s Christmas Sneaker Ball.”

Holy Cross Parish School in Springfield to Hold Candlelight Procession

December 18th, 2023

Holy Cross Parish School in Springfield (Delaware County) will hold a candlelight procession with all students from Pre-K3 – 8th Grade. The students will process internally from the lower Church into the upper Church.   Wednesday, December 20, 2023 7:00 p.m. Holy Cross Church 651 East Springfield Road Springfield, PA 19064 Following the procession, students […]

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

December 18th, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Sunday, December 24, 2023, and the Christmas Day Solemn Mass at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 25, 2023. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel 18th Street and […]

Blessed Trinity School in Mayfair to Hold 10th Annual Live Nativity

December 14th, 2023

Blessed Trinity School (BTC) in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philadelphia will hold its 10th Annual Live Nativity as part of its observance of Advent. The Nativity will feature students from the seventh and eighth grades as well as live animals on the steps of Saint Timothy Church. Friday, December 15, 2023 5:00 p.m. Live […]

Cardinal O’Hara High School Brings Christmas Cheer to Children in Need with Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service

December 13th, 2023

Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) in Springfield (Delaware County) is working to bring Christmas cheer to children in need with its Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Party and Prayer Service. Each year, COHS partners with charitable organizations throughout the area including Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children (ABC) Christmas […]

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Host Annual Family Christmas Celebration

December 9th, 2023

The event will include caroling by the West Chester University Newman Center Choir, dancing, a seated luncheon, a distribution of gifts, and a special visit from Santa.