Press Releases

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Murder of Israeli Embassy Officials in Washington, DC

May 23rd, 2025

My heart was burdened with great sorrow to learn of Wednesday night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC that resulted in the senseless death of two young adults working for the Israeli Embassy. In the name of the clergy, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful […]

Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2025

May 21st, 2025

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five county region. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 15 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025. The schedule is listed below by high school in alphabetical order. Archbishop John Carroll High School Baccalaureate […]

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Host Annual Keys and Sword Event

May 16th, 2025

This annual initiative serves as the principal fundraising effort for the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel will celebrate its annual Keys and Sword […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Honor Distinguished Scholars from Catholic Secondary Schools at the 45th Annual Academic Honors Convocation

May 14th, 2025

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will preside at the Liturgy of the Word preceding the 45th Annual Academic Honors Convocation in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  This event will recognize the achievements of 125 distinguished scholars from 31 Archdiocesan and private Catholic secondary schools throughout the five-county Philadelphia region. Tuesday, May 20, […]

Reverend Mr. Robert T. Bollinger to Be Ordained to The Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

May 13th, 2025

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, www.scs.edu, www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/, and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/. The Reverend Mr. Robert T. Bollinger, son of Karen and Dave Bollinger, will be ordained to the Priesthood by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin […]

Reverend Mr. Peter Nho V. Nguyen to Be Ordained to The Priesthood by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

May 13th, 2025

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://vimeo.com/event/2470138, www.scs.edu, www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/, and www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/. The Reverend Mr. Peter Nho V. Nguyen, son of Peter Tam and Anna Thao Nguyen, will be ordained to the Priesthood by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th […]