Press Releases
National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia to Celebrate Solemn Feast Day of Saint Rita of Cascia
May 21st, 2024Every year, for the past 117 years, the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia has gathered people from all walks of life to experience a vibrant community of faith, to honor Saint Rita as a beloved friend who intercedes on their behalf, and to deepen their relationship with God. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Mr. William E. Brannick as Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
May 21st, 2024Today’s Announcement Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, has appointed Mr. William E. Brannick, as the next Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. His appointment is effective Monday, June 24, 2024. In making this appointment, Archbishop Pérez […]
Pope Francis Appoints Cardinal Tagle as Special Envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress
May 21st, 2024Nutritional Development Services Hosts Annual “Manna Sunday” Food Drive
May 19th, 2024In 2023, Nutritional Development Services collected nearly 75,000 pounds of non-perishable items through this initiative to support those in need.
Bishop Shanahan High School to Unveil Bench from Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation
May 17th, 2024Josh’s Bench will be installed on the Chester County campus through the generosity of Saint John Vianney Center’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Collaboration. Bishop Shanahan High School (BSHS) in Downingtown (Chester County) will unveil a bench that has been installed as part of the Josh’s Benches for Awareness Corporation initiative. Over 100 benches have been […]
Reverend Mr. Bernard O. Ekeagwu To Be Ordained To The Priesthood By Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
May 16th, 2024The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://www.scs.edu/, Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ The Reverend Mr. Bernard O. Ekeagwu, 30, son of Sir Patrick C. Ekeagwu and Lady Esther N. Ekeagwu, will be ordained to the Priesthood by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints […]
Reverend Mr. Brendan R. Zehner To Be Ordained To The Priesthood By Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
May 16th, 2024The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://www.scs.edu/, Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ The Reverend Mr. Brendan R. Zehner, 31, son of Mark R. and Peggy M. Zehner, will be ordained to the Priesthood by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul […]
Reverend Mr. Gregory H. Miller To Be Ordained To The Priesthood By Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez
May 16th, 2024The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at https://www.scs.edu/, Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez/ and https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ The Reverend Mr. Gregory H. Miller, 27, son of George and Teresa Miller, will be ordained to the Priesthood by Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia. Saturday, May 18, 2024 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Honor Distinguished Scholars from Catholic Secondary Schools at the 44th Annual Academic Honors Convocation
May 15th, 2024Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be preside at the Liturgy of the Word preceding the 44th Annual Academic Honors Convocation in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This event will recognize the achievements of 125 distinguished scholars from 30 Archdiocesan and private Catholic secondary schools throughout the five-county Philadelphia region. Tuesday, May […]