Press Releases
U.S. Bishops Encourage Commemoration of World Day of the Poor Through Giving to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development
October 24th, 2023The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Mark Feast Day of Patron Saint Louis Guanella with Special Mass and Day of Giving
October 20th, 2023Most Reverend Joseph L. Coffey, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese for Military Services, will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Highlights Five New Missionaries from The Culture Project International
October 19th, 2023These missionaries will educate young people about the importance of self-respect and living chaste lives. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to welcome five new missionaries from the Culture Project International for service in the five-county region. They are Juliet Alise, Benjamin Colombo, Patrick Kilgannon, Emily Najvar, and Nicky Orozco. The Culture Project (CP) was […]
U.S. Bishops to Meet Nov. 13-16 in Baltimore; Assembly to Be Live Streamed
October 17th, 2023Sister Teresa Ballisty, I.H.M., Principal of Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton Selected by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a 2023 Recipient of the Terrell H. Bell Award
October 16th, 2023Earlier today, Sister Teresa Ballisty, I.H.M., Principal of Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton (Chester County), was named as a recipient of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2023 by the United States Secretary of Education, Miguel A. Cardona. Sister Teresa is one of nine school leaders from the […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez
October 13th, 2023I was deeply saddened to learn that Officer Richard Mendez of the Philadelphia Police department was shot and killed while serving our city in the line of duty.
Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre La Muerte Del Oficial De Policía De Filadelfia Richard Méndez
October 13th, 2023Me entristeció profundamente enterarme de que el official Richard Méndez del Departamento de Policía fue asesinado a tiros mientras servía a nuestra ciudad en el cumplimiento del deber.
Saint Ephrem Catholic School in Bensalem to Host “Jag-a-Thon” Fundraiser
October 12th, 2023Saint Ephrem Catholic School (SEC) in Bensalem (Bucks County) will host its “Jag-a-Thon” fundraiser. It is a dance-a-thon named in honor of the school’s mascot, “The Jaguar.” The fundraising goal is $30,000 to fund needed upgrades to the school cafeteria. Reverend Michael Speziale, Pastor of Saint Ephrem Parish, will participate in the daylong festivities with […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia
October 11th, 2023Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th anniversary of Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia. Saturday, October 14, 2023 4:00 p.m. Saint Martin of Tours 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19124 Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Pastor of Saint Martin […]
Bishop Shanahan High School Earns National Certificate for STEM Excellence
October 11th, 2023School to host showcase and celebration of STEM projects and awards. Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown (Chester County) will celebrate earning a National Certificate for STEM Excellence and six teachers earning STEM Teaching Certificates. Bishop Shanahan is the first school in Pennsylvania to achieve this designation from the National Institute for STEM education. To […]