Press Releases

Sister Teresa Ballisty, I.H.M., Principal of Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton Selected by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a 2023 Recipient of the Terrell H. Bell Award

October 16th, 2023

Earlier today, Sister Teresa Ballisty, I.H.M., Principal of Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton (Chester County), was named as a recipient of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership for 2023 by the United States Secretary of Education, Miguel A. Cardona. Sister Teresa is one of nine school leaders from the […]

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez

October 13th, 2023

I was deeply saddened to learn that Officer Richard Mendez of the Philadelphia Police department was shot and killed while serving our city in the line of duty.

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre La Muerte Del Oficial De Policía De Filadelfia Richard Méndez

October 13th, 2023

Me entristeció profundamente enterarme de que el official Richard Méndez del Departamento de Policía fue asesinado a tiros mientras servía a nuestra ciudad en el cumplimiento del deber.

Saint Ephrem Catholic School in Bensalem to Host “Jag-a-Thon” Fundraiser

October 12th, 2023

Saint Ephrem Catholic School (SEC) in Bensalem (Bucks County) will host its “Jag-a-Thon” fundraiser. It is a dance-a-thon named in honor of the school’s mascot, “The Jaguar.” The fundraising goal is $30,000 to fund needed upgrades to the school cafeteria. Reverend Michael Speziale, Pastor of Saint Ephrem Parish, will participate in the daylong festivities with […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia

October 11th, 2023

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th anniversary of Saint Martin of Tours Parish in Philadelphia. Saturday, October 14, 2023 4:00 p.m. Saint Martin of Tours 5450 Roosevelt Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19124 Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, Pastor of Saint Martin […]

Bishop Shanahan High School Earns National Certificate for STEM Excellence

October 11th, 2023

School to host showcase and celebration of STEM projects and awards. Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown (Chester County) will celebrate earning a National Certificate for STEM Excellence and six teachers earning STEM Teaching Certificates. Bishop Shanahan is the first school in Pennsylvania to achieve this designation from the National Institute for STEM education. To […]

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre El Ataque Terrorista Contra Israel Y El Conflicto Armado En Tierra Santa

October 10th, 2023

Este fin de semana, vi con profundo dolor cómo Israel fue atacado repentinamente por Hamas y el conflicto armado se intensificó con gran ferocidad; la paz en Tierra Santa, que es sagrada para cristianos, judíos y musulmanes, ha sido una vez más violentamente destruida por los terroristas. En los últimos días, las noticias han detallado […]

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Terrorist Attack on Israel and Armed Conflict in The Holy Land

October 10th, 2023

This weekend, I watched with deep sorrow as Israel was attacked suddenly by Hamas and armed conflict intensified with great ferocity. Peace in the Holy Land, which is sacred to Christians, Jews, and Muslims, has once again been violently shattered by terrorists. Over the past few days, news reports have detailed unspeakable atrocities and great […]