Press Releases
Archdiocese Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
December 5th, 2024The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in partnership with Malvern Retreat House and ProRome Tours, will sponsor a week-long pilgrimage in Italy to honor Blessed Carlo Acutis and observe his canonization as a saint and as part of the Jubilee Year 2025 celebrations. All are invited to join Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on this joyful pilgrimage. The […]
USCCB President on Anniversary of Ukraine’s Voluntary Relinquishing of Its Nuclear Arsenal
December 5th, 2024Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Annual Christmas Concert
December 3rd, 2024The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 8, 2024 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day Takes Place in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on #GivingTuesday
December 3rd, 2024The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has partnered with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the fifth consecutive year after raising more than $5.6 million for Catholic entities throughout the Archdiocese since […]
Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host 11th Annual Operation Bundle Up Giveaway Event
December 2nd, 2024CCS staff and volunteers will be present to distribute winter coats, hats, gloves, and a variety of other cold-weather essentials to individuals and families facing obstacles to obtaining winter necessities.
Major Relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas Available for Prayer and Veneration at Saint Patrick Parish in Philadelphia
December 2nd, 2024Major relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas from Toulouse, France will be available for veneration at Saint Patrick Church in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia from Sunday, December 15th through Tuesday, December 17th in the Upper Church. Faithful across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to attend and seek the intercession of Saint Thomas Aquinas for their […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023
November 27th, 2024The Archdiocese of Philadelphia today released audited financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 for the archdiocesan Office for Financial Services. The statements show a surplus of $2.2 million in the core operating result for the past fiscal year, slightly better than the projected break-even result. They also […]
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah a Source of “Profound Hope” for Middle East
November 27th, 2024Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre la Canonización de Los Beatos Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati en el 2025
November 25th, 2024Mi corazón se llenó de gran alegría al saber que el papa Francisco canonizará como santos a los beatos Carlo Acutis y Pier Giorgio Frassati el próximo año. Esta noticia inicia una gran celebración para la Iglesia universal y especialmente para los jóvenes católicos. El beato Carlo será el primer santo de la generación del […]
Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm to Distribute Thanksgiving Dinners to More than 800 Families in Montgomery County
November 21st, 2024Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm will host a two-day distribution event to provide full Thanksgiving meals to more than 800 families in Montgomery County.