Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education Hosts Summer Bridge Program
July 13th, 2023Over 215 Incoming Freshmen Students Will Participate The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education is hosting its Summer Bridge Program (SBP) to assist incoming freshmen prepare for high school. The SBP is an accelerated learning initiative to help students build their confidence and reach their academic potential. This year’s program has over 215 participants. […]
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Football Team Prepared for Game in Ireland
July 13th, 2023Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Football Team (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will participate in the Global Ireland Football Tournament (G.I.F.T.) 2023. The Friars Football Team will play NFL Academy (United Kingdom) as part of the Dublin Friday Lights tripleheader on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Energia Park Stadium […]
U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on the Status of Bishop Alvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua
July 12th, 2023Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on Naming Of 21 New Cardinals
July 11th, 2023In the name of the faithful of the Church of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful congratulations to the 21 new Cardinals created by Pope Francis. In a special way we pray for those with close ties to the United States. Cardinal-designate Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, and Cardinal-designate Robert Prevost, Prefect of the […]
Appointment of Julia Osęka as a Voting Delegate for The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of The Synod of Bishops
July 10th, 2023A student at Saint Joseph’s University, Ms. Osęka is one of ten non-Bishop voting delegates appointed by the Vatican to represent the North American region Ms. Julia Osęka, an international student from Poland attending Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia has been appointed to serve as a delegate at the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the […]
U.S. Bishops’ President Offers Prayers and Congratulations to New Cardinals with Deep Ties to United States
July 10th, 2023Statement of USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
July 10th, 2023U.S. Bishops’ Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa Bolsters Pastoral Outreach in Growing African Church
July 7th, 2023Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Shooting in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing Neighborhood
July 5th, 2023“Earlier this week, our city was gripped by profound sadness and shock reeling in the aftermath of the mass shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood. Five innocent people were killed and others, including young children, were injured. Thanks to the swift and brave action of law enforcement, the assailant was apprehended and further loss of life […]