Press Releases

Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine to Be Dedicated with Mass at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

August 12th, 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below of behalf of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal/The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Philadelphia (August 7, 2025) — The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) will dedicate the Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine on Sunday, August 17, 2025, […]

NFCYM’s National Youth Advisory Council Synodal Delegation Visit to West Africa

August 11th, 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below on behalf of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).  WASHINGTON D.C.– The National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) announces that the National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) will participate in a synodal delegation to West Africa this August to deepen their understanding […]

Catholic Community Services to Host Community Book Bag Giveaway

August 6th, 2025

CCS staff and volunteers will be present to distribute school bags packed with essential supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, and crayons.

Saint Edmond’s Home for Children to Host Lemonade Stand for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

August 4th, 2025

Saint Edmond’s Home for Children will host a lemonade stand to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.

62 Area Catholic Elementary Schools to be Recognized as 2025 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction

August 4th, 2025

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize sixty-two parish and regional elementary schools as 2025 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from these schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, August 7, 2025 3:30 p.m.   Saints Simon and Jude Church 8 Cavanaugh Court West […]

Hikes, Hopes, and Holiness: Faces of Hope Series Highlights Saint John Paul II-Inspired Priest Who is Reaching a New Generation of Young Adults

July 30th, 2025

Father Tarnacki’s story is the latest in the Catholic Church of Philadelphia’s Faces of Hope series.