Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on Eid al-Fitr
April 21st, 2023On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy.
U.S. Bishops’ President and Pro-Life Chairman Respond to Senate Vote on Veterans Affairs Abortion Rule
April 20th, 2023Archdiocesan Secondary School Students to Participate in Art Exhibition
April 20th, 2023Over 135 Archdiocesan secondary school students to participate. Archdiocesan secondary school students will showcase their artwork work at an exhibition held at Chestnut Hill College. Students will be recognized for their talents during an awards ceremony on. Saturday, April 22, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Art Show Reception 2:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony Chestnut Hill […]
North American Final Document Concluding Continental Stage Of The 2021-2024 Synod On Synodality Released By The U.S. Conference Of Catholic Bishops
April 19th, 2023Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, opened the Diocesan Phase of the Synod on Synodality in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on October 17, 2021.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host Stream Expo Showcasing Innovative Accomplishments of Teachers and Students in Grades Preschool to 12
April 19th, 2023Over 40 Archdiocesan preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, as well as secondary schools to participate. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2023 STREAM Expo for preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, as well as secondary schools throughout the five-county region. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, […]
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Seeks Community Partners to Host Summer Meal Sites
April 17th, 2023This vital initiative ensures that children and youth aged 18 or younger throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have access to wholesome, nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Shares Special Video Message Welcoming the Our Mother of Consolation Parish School Community Back to Class Following School Building Fire
April 13th, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez recorded a special video message for the Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC) community in Chestnut Hill welcoming them back to class in-person for the first time since a fire devastated their school building on March 21st. Here is the direct link to the Archbishop’s full message, which has […]
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Launched Third Annual Tuition4Me Virtual Initiative
April 13th, 2023Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia recently launched Tuition4me for the third consecutive year. This unique initiative seeks to assist high school seniors at schools throughout the region in defraying college expenses. The program consists of a virtual auction of full-value, donated college tuition and housing credits provided […]