Press Releases
Statement of USCCB on Vatican’s Document Addressing Pastoral Blessings
December 19th, 2023U.S. Bishops’ President Pleads for Peace as Innocent People are Killed in the Land of Jesus’ Birth
December 19th, 2023Catholic Social Services to Host 68th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party for Nearly 500 Children and Youth
December 18th, 2023This year’s theme is “The Archbishop’s Christmas Sneaker Ball.”
Holy Cross Parish School in Springfield to Hold Candlelight Procession
December 18th, 2023Holy 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, 2023Archbishop 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 […]
U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman Calls for Peaceful and Credible Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo
December 15th, 2023Blessed Trinity School in Mayfair to Hold 10th Annual Live Nativity
December 14th, 2023Blessed 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, 2023Cardinal 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 […]
Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Urges ‘Unconditional Respect for Human Life and Dignity’
December 12th, 2023The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Host Annual Family Christmas Celebration
December 9th, 2023The 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.