Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Wildfires in Los Angeles County
January 23rd, 2025The horrific destruction and loss of life wrought by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have saddened the hearts of people throughout the nation. Many of us feel powerless to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters facing disaster. Yet, we can stand united in prayer and in solidarity to aid the ongoing […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School and Celebrate Bilingual Mass for the School Community
January 23rd, 2025Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School (PJPII) in West Brandywine (Chester County) and celebrate a bilingual Mass for the school community. Reverend Juan Mora, FM, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Coatesville; Reverend Daniel Gnangba, FM, Parochial Vicar of Saint […]
Executive Actions Will Subject Vulnerable Families and Children to Grave Danger, says Bishop Seitz
January 23rd, 2025Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
January 22nd, 2025The annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide. Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will take part in […]
Statement of Archbishop Broglio on Executive Orders Signed by the President
January 22nd, 2025USCCB Statement on the Executive Orders Expected to be Signed by the New President
January 22nd, 2025Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
January 20th, 2025Archdiocesan parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Archdiocesan high schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a normal schedule. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public […]