Press Releases
In Lenten Reflection, Archbishop Broglio Echoes Pope Francis’ Call to Pursue Dialogue Courageously
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Observe Canonization Jubilee of Saint Katharine Drexel
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Canonization of Philadelphia native Saint Katharine Drexel with multiple events this year. The observance of this Canonization Jubilee in the Archdiocese will begin with the Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel on Monday, March 3, 2025, during the 12:05 p.m. Mass. Monday, March 3, 2025 […]
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass as Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Embark on their Lenten Journey
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Blessed Ashes will be distributed to the faithful in over 200 parishes throughout the five-county Archdiocese on this day. The ashes form a tangible […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Launches 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal and Sets $10 Million Fundraising Goal to Benefit Charitable Works of Mercy
The Catholic Charities Appeal benefits nearly 1 million people each year through countless charitable service organizations and ministries throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on the Occasion of Ramadan
Dear Friends of the Muslim Faith Tradition, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings of friendship as you mark the observance of Ramadan. In 2019, the “Document on Human Fraternity” signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of al-Azhar, Ahmed el-Tayeb, stated “that authentic teachings of religions […]
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Religion Bee Finals for Schools Throughout the Five County Metropolitan Area
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Twelve students attending parish and regional elementary schools from throughout the five-county region will compete for the Archdiocesan […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Requests Prayers for Pope Francis
I call for everyone throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join in prayer for Pope Francis as he continues to battle serious illness. Let us keep the Holy Father close to our hearts and ask God to strengthen him. The following is a suggested petition for the Universal Prayer for Mass for Sunday and the next several […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 50th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services
This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 19.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Hold News Conference Launching 2025 Catholic Charities Appeal
Archbishop Pérez will announce this year’s fundraising goals and highlight the Catholic Charities Appeal’s impact on those served by the charitable works of mercy and educational ministries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.