Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover
Dear Friends in the Jewish Faith Community, Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend peaceful greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover. In a time of turmoil and violence throughout the world, Passover and its promise are more timely than ever. No oppression, in any form, can overcome […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host STREAM Expo Showcasing Innovational Achievements in Catholic Schools from Preschool Through University Levels
Over 50 Archdiocesan preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, and secondary schools, as well as Catholic colleges and universities to participate. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2024 STREAM Expo for preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities throughout the five-county region. […]
Saint John’s Hospice to Celebrate 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
Its 60th Anniversary Gala will take place at the American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philadelphia.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Host Annual Keys and Sword Event
This annual initiative serves as the principal fundraising effort for the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel will celebrate its annual Keys and Sword […]
Catholic Charities Appeal Partners with Philadelphia Phillies for 11th Annual Catholic Charities Night
If 500 or more tickets are sold, an individual from Holy Innocents Out-of-School Time Program, a ministry of Catholic Social Services and a CCA beneficiary, will throw out the first pitch of the game.
Amid Nationwide Worker Shortages, Bishop Seitz Reaffirms Church’s Closeness with Immigrant Workers Who ‘Labor for Us All’
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Perez Regarding Shooting in West Philadelphia at Eid al-Fitr Celebration Marking the Conclusion of Ramadan
I was deeply saddened to learn of the gun violence that erupted in the Parkside section of West Philadelphia this afternoon shattering an Eid al-Fitr celebration marking the conclusion of Ramadan. On behalf of the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend heartfelt prayers and expressions of […]
West Catholic Preparatory High School Awarded $500,000 Grant From the Connelly Foundation to Launch the De La Salle Academic Support Program
The school will also rename its Learning Commons to the Connelly Center for Academic Excellence. West Catholic Preparatory High School (WCPHS) has received a $500,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation for the 2024-2025 academic year. The funding will establish the De La Salle Academic Support Program. The program consists of three major transformative components that […]