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September 14, 2023

Reverend Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E. Appointed Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults

Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Reverend Timothy Tarnacki, O.S.P.P.E. as the Director of the Office for Ministry with Young Adults.

September 7, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Bucks County

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant at a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Southampton (Bucks County).

September 7, 2023

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will kick-off a yearlong celebration in honor of its 70th anniversary with an Open House and Festival. All are welcome to attend. Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Festival (Class of 1969 Alumni Field) 4:00 p.m.  […]

September 6, 2023

Catholic Social Services to Host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower”

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), in partnership with the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, will host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower” for new and expecting mothers in need and their families.

September 1, 2023

Catholic Social Services to Celebrate National Recovery Month with Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk

Mercy Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is celebrating National Recovery Month by hosting the Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk.

August 31, 2023

Statement from The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding Ratification of New Labor Management Agreement for Lay Teachers in Archdiocesan High Schools

Earlier today, the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) reached a three-year agreement on a new Labor Management Agreement for full-time, lay high school teachers in the fifteen Archdiocesan high schools serving the five-county region.  Over the past several months, leadership teams from […]

August 31, 2023

62 Catholic Elementary Schools Throughout the Five County Region to be Recognized at 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize sixty-two parish and regional elementary schools as 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from the schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:30 p.m. Saint Pius X Church 220 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA 19008 […]

August 30, 2023

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Hurricane Idalia

With deep sadness, I watched news of Hurricane Idalia’s expected landfall in Florida earlier today. I had hoped and prayed that Floridians would be spared the catastrophic conditions that have already claimed precious lives and destroyed so many homes and businesses.  In the name of the Church of Philadelphia and Her people, I extend my […]