Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Joins World-Wide Prayer Initiative: 24 Hours for the Lord
March 3rd, 2016Various churches and chapels in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will open for adoration, prayer and Confession for a 24 hour continual period beginning Friday evening, March 4, through Saturday evening, March 5, 2016, concluding with the celebration of Saturday evening Mass.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Hosts 2016 Lenten Concert
March 3rd, 2016Concert Performed by Seminarians Benefits Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center
Catholic Health Care Services and the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia Announce Project to Provide Affordable Senior Housing at the Cascia Center
March 2nd, 2016Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is proud to announce that it will work with The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia (NSSRC) to build the Cascia Center on the corner of Broad and Ellsworth Streets in South Philadelphia.
PSP Invests in Transformation of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School
March 1st, 2016The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) today announced it has awarded a $300,000 grant from its Great School Fund to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia.
Saint John’s Hospice to Dedicate New Truck for Food Pick up
February 26th, 2016The new vehicle will bolster efforts to serve homeless men in the City of Philadelphia
USCCB: 2016 Meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America Concludes with a Sense of ‘Urgency to Make Mercy Practical’
February 25th, 2016Archdiocese of Philadelphia Youth and Young Adult Ministry to Host 4th Annual Generation Phaith Rally
February 23rd, 2016All in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend and participate in inspiring workshops, Eucharistic Adoration, and interactive exhibits.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names Reverend Gregory J. Semeniuk, C.M. New Vicar for Cultural Ministries
February 23rd, 2016Serving and promoting unity and cultural diversity in the Church
Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia Nombra al Reverendo Gregory J. Semeniuk, C. M. nuevo Vicario para Ministerios Culturales
February 23rd, 2016Sirviendo y promoviendo la unidad y la diversidad cultural en la Iglesia
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Closure of Worship Site in Montgomery County
February 22nd, 2016In July 2014, Saint Gertrude Parish (West Conshohocken), Saint Mary Parish (Conshohocken), and Saints Cosmas and Damian Parish (Conshohocken) merged with Saint Matthew Parish (Conshohocken) as part of the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative that has been ongoing in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At that time, each parish merged at the location and retained the name of Saint Matthew Parish.