Press Releases
Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Hold News Conference Following Announcement That Pope Francis Has Named Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, And Reverend Efren V. Esmilla to Serve as Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Earlier today, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla as Auxiliary Bishops to serve the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and her people. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s #iGiveCatholic Initiative Raises More Than $1.6M for 101 Catholic Charitable Ministries, Schools, and Parishes
More than 7,870 benefactors helped raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the good works of 101 parishes, schools, and charitable ministries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Ms. Stacy Williams as the Next Director of The Office for Black Catholics in The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has appointed Ms. Stacy Williams as the next Director of the Office for Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ms. Williams will succeed Mrs. Kimberly Walker, who has served in that capacity for the past year. In making this appointment, Archbishop Pérez said, “The Archdiocese of Philadelphia […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Its Annual Christmas Concert
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]
Programs of Pastoral Support and Solidarity Possible Through Parishioner Generosity
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Award Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa During 2024 Concursus Ceremony
Bishop Burbidge will deliver the Concursus keynote address to seminary graduates.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Mrs. Heather Huot, MSW, LSW as the Next Secretary for Catholic Human Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mrs. Huot will succeed Mr. James Amato, MSW, who is retiring after four decades of service to those in need in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
#IGiveCatholic Giving Day Takes Place in The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on #GivingTuesday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. PHILADELPHIA, November 28, 2023 – The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the fourth year in a row. Today is the official #iGiveCatholic Giving […]