Press Releases
Each Life has Immeasurable Value from the Moment of Conception, says Bishop Burbidge on IVF Issues
March 11th, 2024The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert
March 11th, 2024Sixty-four students representing Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2024 All Catholic Orchestra and to perform in the annual concert. This year’s All Catholic Orchestra, is under the direction of guest conductor, Professor Jiannan Cheng, the Director of Orchestras […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass
March 9th, 2024The theme for the 252nd Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is Saint Patrick, Bless Philadelphia with a New Dawn of Hope. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist at the Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass on Sunday, March 10, 2024 prior to Philadelphia’s 252nd Saint […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community
March 8th, 2024Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Community. The Mass will be offered for their intentions as well as their families, friends, and caregivers. Sunday, March 10, 2024 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and […]
Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Ordained to the Episcopacy and will Serve as Auxiliary Bishops For The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia
March 7th, 2024Today, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, ordained Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Most Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, And Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, in front of a capacity congregation.
Prayer For Peace in Ukraine Led by His Beatitude Sviatoslav, Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, to be Held in Philadelphia
March 6th, 2024The Office for Communications shares the below on behalf of The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, PA – The Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia will host a special event on Thursday, March 7, 2024, to offer prayers for peace in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war. This prayer will be led by His Beatitude Sviatoslav […]
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Religion Bee Finals for Schools Throughout the Five County Metropolitan Area
March 6th, 2024The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Thirteen students attending parish and regional elementary schools from throughout the five-county region will compete for the Archdiocesan […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Ms. Andrea Mueller as the Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
March 5th, 2024Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Ms. Andrea Mueller has been appointed Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) effective March 18, 2024. The OMYA is part of the Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults (OFFYYA). It was established by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez in July 2020 […]
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Publishes New Agreed Statement on Orthodox and Catholic Marriages
March 5th, 2024Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain Bishops-Elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, And Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
March 1st, 2024Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia will ordain Bishops-elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, and Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The co-consecrators will be Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, and Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington […]