Press Releases
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain Five Men To the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
June 4th, 2024The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.scs.edu, Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain five men to the Permanent Diaconate for service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following their completion of a six-year formation program at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The Rite of Ordination will take place during Mass following the Liturgy of […]
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Catholic Charities USA Homeless Advocacy Forum
June 4th, 2024This gathering will focus on the plight of those experiencing homelessness and how to best serve them at the community, state, regional, and national levels.
Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School in Wayne to Present Vietnam War Museum Exhibit
May 30th, 2024The class of 2024 from Saint Katharine of Siena Parish School in Wayne (Delaware County) will present a museum about the Vietnam War. It will include 12 exhibits that will focus on all aspects of the war and its effects on the world. Through their displays students hope to educate people about the Vietnam War […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
May 28th, 2024Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Springfield (Delaware County). Saturday, June 1, 2024 4:00 p.m. Saint Francis of Assisi Church 136 Saxer Avenue Springfield, PA 19064 Reverend Matthew J. Tralies, Pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, […]
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Pass Through Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Route to National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
May 28th, 2024Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to welcome and adore Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist as the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia between May 30 and June 3. The Seton Route is one of four paths that pilgrims will take from all […]
Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2024
May 28th, 2024Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 15 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2024. The schedules are listed below by high school in alphabetical order. Archbishop John Carroll […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Vatican Decree Attributing a Second to the Intercession of Blessed Carlo Acutis
May 24th, 2024My heart was filled with great joy to learn of Pope Francis’ recent decree recognizing another miracle attributed to Blessed Carlo Acutis! This moment is one of celebration, most especially our young people, who will soon witness the canonization of the first saint from the Millennial Generation. Given Blessed Carlo’s great passion for the Eucharist, […]