Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Appointment of Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Providence
“With great joy, I learned that Pope Francis appointed Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Providence! He is well known to me and to the people of the Church of Philadelphia as a priest of boundless dedication and great compassion for the souls entrusted to his pastoral care. […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes. Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday April 13, 2025 – April 20, 2025 MASS SCHEDULE FOR PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Sunday, April 13, 2025 Palm Sunday […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Delaware County for the Celebration of Mass
Archbishop Pérez will also bless new statue of the Pietà in the Church vestibule and tour the school. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Holy Family Regional Catholic School in Aston (Delaware County) and celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend Monsignor J. Brian Bransfield, Pastor of Saint Joseph Parish […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Archbishop Wood High School to Celebrate Mass for the School Community and Entrust it to the Patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized as the first saint from the Millennial Generation next month in Rome. He dedicated his life to using technology to increase devotion to the Eucharist and died at the age of 15 in 2006. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Archbishop Wood High School […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Annual Jazz Band Concert Showcasing Musical Excellence from Catholic Elementary and High School Students
Archdiocesan Elementary Jazz Band and All Catholic High School Band to participate. Eighteen students representing Archdiocesan parish and regional elementary schools and private Catholic elementary schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Combined All Catholic Jazz Band Concert. Saturday, April 5, 2025 3:00 p.m. Archbishop Ryan High School 11201 […]
‘Faces of Hope’ Video Series Highlights Everyday People of the Catholic Church of Philadelphia Performing Extraordinary Works of Compassion
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has launched a compelling video series that tells the stories of Catholics around the region who are inspired by their faith to serve others in extraordinary ways. The series will run every two weeks on CatholicPhilly.com.
Catholic Charities Appeal Partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 12th Annual CCA Night with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park
If 500 or more tickets are sold, one beneficiary of CCA will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch of the game. In addition, a choir group of CCA beneficiaries will have the privilege of singing the National Anthem.
Ryan Quigley, Lansdale Catholic Class of 2016 and Survivor of New Orleans Terror Attack, to Visit His Alma Mater and Address the School Community
Brandon Saho, former sports reporter, turned mental health advocate will also speak to students. Ryan Quigley, a member of Lansdale Catholic High School’s Class of 2016, will visit his alma mater in Lansdale (Montgomery County) and address students about his experiences as a survivor of the terror attack in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 1, […]