Press Releases

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Honor Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior with Farewell Celebration

June 1st, 2023

Bishop Senior has served as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia since 2009; on April 25th he was appointed the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secretariat for Catholic Human Services Releases 2022 Annual Report

May 30th, 2023

The report highlights a tremendously positive impact on the lives of over 600,000 people in need throughout the five-county region.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for a Moment of Prayer for the Upcoming Synod in Rome this October

May 30th, 2023

 The Synod on Synodality is a multi-year process of spiritual discernment consisting of listening and dialogue throughout the Universal Church

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass for 150th Anniversary of Saint Agnes School

May 30th, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 150th anniversary of Saint Agnes School in West Chester (Chester County). Sunday, June 4, 2023 3:00 p.m. Saint Agnes Church 233 West Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 Following Mass, the school will hold a reception to celebrate this milestone of providing a […]

Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2023

May 24th, 2023

Baccalaureate 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 2023. All high schools are listed below in alphabetical order: Archbishop John Carroll High School […]

Pope Francis Accepts the Retirement of Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

May 24th, 2023

Bishop Fitzgerald has served as an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia since 2010 and as a priest of the Archdiocese for 43 years.