Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend James C. Timlin, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Scranton
I was saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, on Easter Sunday.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Reverend Philip G. Bochanski as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Effective June 19th
Father Bochanski’s appointment takes effect on June 19. He will succeed Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Kutys, who has served in that role since 2012.
Saint John the Evangelist Parish to Hold Annual Via Crucis On Good Friday
Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Friday, April 7th — Good Friday.
STUDENTS FROM SAINT PIO REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN SOUTH PHILADELPHIA TO MARK NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH BY PLANTING BLUE PINWHEEL GARDEN
The Archdiocesan Office for Child and Youth Protection (OCYP) will partner with Saint Pio Regional Catholic School in South Philadelphia to host the Archdiocesan 2023 Blue Pinwheel Awareness Garden.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community at Passover
Together with the people of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I send warm greetings as you celebrate the holy days of Passover!
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Releases Video Messages to Mark the Beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is celebrated annually in April. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in the national observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Celebrated annually during the month of April, this initiative underscores the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Recently, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel
Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at their local parishes.
Catholic Housing and Community Services to Hold Open House for Saint Joseph Place, An Affordable Senior Housing Community in Delaware County
Saint Joseph Place is the sixth affordable housing community for senior citizens developed by Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the first in the suburbs. Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) will hold an open house for Saint Joseph Place in Collingdale (Delaware County), an […]