Press Releases
World Day of Migrants and Refugees Emphasizes the Importance of Walking with Our Brothers and Sisters in Need
Catholic Housing and Community Services Receives To The Heights Award from the Church Properties Initiative, a Project of the University of Notre Dame’s Fitzgerald Institute for Real Estate, for the Development of Saint Katharine Drexel Place
The To the Heights Award recognizes individuals, groups, or institutions that demonstrate exceptional creativity, vision, and resourcefulness in repurposing Catholic church properties to serve the common good.
Saint Augustine Heritage Foundation to Shine Light on Local History
The Saint Augustine Heritage Foundation will host its first-ever History Fair featuring exhibits and displays from local museums, historical societies, historic sites, living-history groups, and libraries, as well as craft and food vendors. Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) Saint Augustine Church Carr Hall and Church Courtyard 250 N. […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Bless and Dedicate New Community Center and Gymnasium at Saint Christopher Parish in Somerton
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Christopher Parish in the Somerton section of Philadelphia to bless and dedicate a new community center and gymnasium. Monday, September 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. Saint Christopher Parish 13305 Proctor Road Philadelphia, PA 19116 The new 12,000 square foot facility will provide the Saint […]
Catholic Social Services to Celebrate National Recovery Month with Fifth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk
The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.
Archbishop Pérez To Bless and Dedicate Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s New Campus
To watch the event via livestream, please visit https://vimeo.com/event/4523768. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd during the celebration of Mass. Sunday, September 8, 2024 3:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Chapel Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary 1400 […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Hispanic Affairs Subcommittee Releases Resource Kit on Hispanic/Latino Communities and Ministries
Eucharist Inspires Hope and Action on this World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Saint John’s Hospice Hosts Fundraiser for “Boot Up Philly” Giveaway Event
This year’s fundraising goal is $175,000.
71 Area Catholic Elementary Schools to be Recognized as 2024 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize seventy-one parish and regional elementary schools as 2024 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from these schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:30 p.m. Saint Dorothy Church 4910 Township Line Road Drexel Hill, PA […]