Press Releases
Bishops’ Grants Seek to Bring the Gospel to the Poor, Vulnerable, and Oppressed in U.S., and Overseas
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School to Dedicate Basketball Court in Honor of Alumnus John Cordisco and the Class of 1973
Dedication will take place prior to Conwell-Egan Catholic’s Varsity Basketball Game against Lincoln High School on Friday, December 13th. Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Fairless Hills (Bucks County) will celebrate the dedication of the Mr. John Cordisco and the Class of 1973 basketball court prior to its varsity basketball game against Lincoln High School. […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Mass will be streamed live via Facebook.com/ArchPhila and Facebook.com/HispanosPhilly. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Annual Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe on the eve of her feast day. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Americas, Unborn Children, and the New Evangelization. Faithful from […]
Archdiocese Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The 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
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Annual Christmas Concert
The 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
The 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
CCS 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
Major 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 […]