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August 31, 2023

62 Catholic Elementary Schools Throughout the Five County Region to be Recognized at 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize sixty-two parish and regional elementary schools as 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from the schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:30 p.m. Saint Pius X Church 220 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA 19008 […]

August 30, 2023

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Hurricane Idalia

With deep sadness, I watched news of Hurricane Idalia’s expected landfall in Florida earlier today. I had hoped and prayed that Floridians would be spared the catastrophic conditions that have already claimed precious lives and destroyed so many homes and businesses.  In the name of the Church of Philadelphia and Her people, I extend my […]

August 22, 2023

Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Catholic Community Services (CCS), operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will host a special celebration to mark its 10th anniversary of serving those in need.

August 22, 2023

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host The 2023 Cardinals’ Forum

The discussion will consider the “Instrumentum Laboris” in light of the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host The Cardinals’ Forum on Tuesday, August 29, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Vianney Hall Auditorium on the Overbrook campus of the Seminary. This year’s discussion, […]

August 21, 2023

Seminarians Move-In to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Kick-Off 2023-2024 Year of Formation

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the College and Theology seminarians of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will return to campus to mark the start of the 192nd year of formation and the last year of formation at the Overbrook campus before the seminary relocates to a new campus in Lower Gwynedd in the summer of 2024. […]

August 14, 2023

#iGiveCatholic Returns to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 2023

#iGiveCatholic is nationally recognized as the official Catholic Giving Day, hosted on #GivingTuesday that celebrates and supports parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries. PHILADELPHIA, August 14, 2023 – The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has partnered with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the fourth year in a row after raising more than […]