Press Releases
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Hold Blessing of The Animals to Mark the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi
October 3rd, 2023The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will mark the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi with a blessing of the animals in the courtyard located in front of the Cathedral Chapel on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This prayerful celebration commemorates Saint Francis of Assisi’s love for creation and for all of God’s creatures. […]
U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Administration’s Continued Commitment to Refugee Resettlement, Urges Congress to Maintain Bipartisan Support
October 2nd, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Releases Video Conversation with Ms. Julia Osęka, Voting Delegate for the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
September 29th, 2023A student at Saint Joseph’s University, Ms. Osęka is one of ten non-Bishop voting delegates appointed by the Vatican to represent the North American region
Archbishop Perez Gathered with Hundreds of Catholic School Students at Cardinal O’Hara High School to Kick-off the 2023-2024 School Year in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
September 28th, 2023On Wednesday, September 20, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gathered with hundreds of students from Catholic parish and regional elementary schools, high schools, and schools of special education at Cardinal O’Hara High School’s (COHS) stadium in Springfield (Delaware County) to celebrate the beginning of the 2023-204 academic year in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They were […]
Nutritional Development Services to Participate in 27th Annual Race Against Hunger
September 27th, 2023This annual initiative raises funds for NDS and other anti-hunger organizations in the Philadelphia region.
Bishop Shanahn High School to Host College Fair
September 25th, 2023Over 100 Colleges and Universities to participate. Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown (Chester County) will host its 16th annual College Fair. Wednesday, September 27, 2023 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Bishop Shanahan High School – Main Gym 220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, PA 19335 (Chester County) Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities from throughout the […]
International Conference Seeks to Enrich Ministry to Catholic Indigenous Populations
September 22nd, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Commission Ten New Missionaries of Mercy with Mandate from The Holy See
September 21st, 2023Pope Francis appointed ten new Missionaries of Mercy in June. Eleven Archdiocesan Priests serve as Missionaries of Mercy for the Church of Philadelphia. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will officially commission ten new Missionaries of Mercy with their mandate from the Holy See at Vespers in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter […]
Saint Philip Neri, Saint Mary Interparochial and Saints Philip and James Schools Named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence
September 19th, 2023They are among only 40 private or religious schools in the country to receive this honor. Saint Philip Neri Catholic School in Lafayette Hill (Montgomery County), Saint Mary Interparochial School in the Society Hill Section of Philadelphia, and Saints Philip and James School in Exton (Chester County) were selected as part of the 2023 cohort […]