Press Releases
Members of the Archdiocesan Class of 2024 Earned a Record-Breaking $532,160,153 in Scholarships to Attend Colleges and Universities Across the Country
June 13th, 2024Mr. Jay DeFruscio, Chief Operating Officer for Secondary Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, unveiled the cumulative scholarship total earned by the Archdiocesan Class of 2024. This year’s graduating seniors amassed a record-breaking $532,160,153 to further their educational journeys at colleges and universities across the country. In making this announcement Mr. DeFruscio said, “I congratulate […]
We Are There: Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Joins National Campaign to Promote the Life-Giving Work of the Catholic Charities Network
June 12th, 2024We Are There is a national awareness campaign highlighting the life-giving services Catholic Charities agencies provide in their local communities.
Religious Freedom Week to be Observed June 22-29
June 7th, 2024Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Serves as Host Agency for Catholic Charities USA Homeless Advocacy Forum
June 6th, 2024Throughout 2024, CCUSA is hosting a series of advocacy training forums around the country to increase awareness surrounding the homelessness crisis and build a network of informed advocates committed to influencing local, state, and federal policymakers.
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, […]