Press Releases
Office of Catholic Education to Hold Religion Bee Finals for Schools Throughout the Five County Metropolitan Area
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Thirteen students attending parish and regional elementary schools from throughout the five-county region will compete for the Archdiocesan […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Ms. Andrea Mueller as the Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults
Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Ms. Andrea Mueller has been appointed Associate Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults (OMYA) effective March 18, 2024. The OMYA is part of the Office for Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults (OFFYYA). It was established by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez in July 2020 […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez To Ordain Bishops-Elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, And Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia will ordain Bishops-elect Keith J. Chylinski, Christopher R. Cooke, and Efren V. Esmilla to the Episcopacy on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The co-consecrators will be Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, and Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese of Arlington […]
Catholic Social Services’ Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates 60 Years of Serving Philadelphians Experiencing Homelessness
The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the American Swedish Historical Museum in Philadelphia.
Bishops Representing Latin America, Canada, and United States Gather to Pray and Discuss Their Shared Ministry
Mrs. Suzanne O’Grady Laurito, MSS, Appointed Director of Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Mrs. O’Grady Laurito will succeed Mrs. Heather Huot, MSW, LSW, in this role following Mrs. Huot’s recent appointment as Secretary for Catholic Human Services.
Freedom to Meet Migrants’ Basic Human Needs Must be Preserved, says Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Zaidan Calls for Peace and Humanitarian Aid as War-Torn Ukraine Marks Two Years Since Russian Invasion
The Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc. Awarded $1 Million Gift from Elliott-Lewis Corporation
The $1,000,000 gift will establish the Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute in Father Judge High School’s new Career Pathways Academy building. The Friends of Father Judge High School, Inc. (The Friends) is pleased to announce it has received a $1,000,000 gift from the Elliott-Lewis Corporation to establish the Elliott-Lewis Mechanical Services Institute in Father Judge High […]