Press Releases
Archbishop John Carroll High School Students to Unveil Mosaic Created for the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Valley Forge Service Plaza as Part of Art Sparks Program
The Art Sparks Program is created and funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Students from Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor (Delaware County) will unveil the mosaic installation they created for the Valley Forge Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a result of their work with […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Commissions Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Ukrainian Welcome Circles
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has commissioned Catholic Social Services (CSS) to form Welcome Circles to assist Ukrainian refugees seeking resettlement in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the One-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
One year ago today, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Peace was shattered. Unnecessary pain and anguish were unleashed. As a society, our hearts are heavy with sadness to witness the ongoing conflict and the senseless loss of so many innocent lives.
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Elementary Finals of Religion Bee
The Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Ten students attending parish and regional elementary schools throughout the five-county region will compete following their progression through local and regional […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Grants Dispensation from the Obligation to Abstain from Meat on the Memorial of Saint Patrick
The Memorial of Saint Patrick (March 17th) falls on a Friday during the Season of Lent this year
Coverage of the Funeral Services for Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald of the Temple University Police Department
The Funeral Services for Officer Christopher David Fitzgerald of the Temple University Police Department will take place in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Friday, February 24, 2023.
Bishops Conclude the North American Continental Writing Retreat with Prayers for Strengthened Communion
USCCB President Acknowledges Hope and Charity Amidst the Darkness Besetting the Catholic Church of Nicaragua
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend David O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the murder of Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell of Los Angeles this weekend.