Press Releases
Archdiocesan High Schools, Parochial Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education in the City of Philadelphia to Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 13, 2023
February 9th, 2023On Monday, February 13, 2023, the day after the Super Bowl, Archdiocesan high schools, parochial elementary schools, and schools of special education in the City of Philadelphia will open on a two-hour delay. Archdiocesan high schools, parochial elementary schools, and schools of special education in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their […]
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Highlights Five New Missionaries from the Culture Project International
February 9th, 2023These missionaries will build on the work of the inaugural Culture Project team by educating young people young people about the importance of self-respect and living chaste lives.
Catholic Housing and Community Services Breaks Ground for Father Augustus Tolton Place—An Affordable Senior Living Community in the Eastwick Section of Southwest Philadelphia
February 8th, 2023This morning at a special ceremony, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) broke ground for Father Augustus Tolton Place, a new affordable community for independent seniors in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.
Highlights from Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
February 7th, 2023The Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated the national observance of Catholic Schools Week from Sunday, January 29, 2023 through Saturday, February 4, 2023. The national theme for CSW this year was Faith. Excellence. Service. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez participated in his third CSW as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He kicked-off the week at Holy […]
International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking to be Observed with Focus on Human Dignity
February 6th, 2023Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Kick Off 48th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative
February 6th, 2023For the 48th consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, a nationwide Lenten program providing people of all ages with ways to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Catholic Housing and Community Services to Hold Groundbreaking for Father Augustus Tolton Place an Affordable Senior Living Community in the Eastwick Section of Southwest Philadelphia
February 3rd, 2023Fr. Augustus Tolton Place will be the seventh affordable housing community for seniors developed by Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
President of U.S. Bishops Conference on Bishops’ United Position Against the Evil of Abortion
February 3rd, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass and Bless the New Early Childhood Education Center at Saint Patrick School in Malvern
February 3rd, 2023Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Saint Patrick School in Malvern (Chester County) to celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, and Reverend Arul Amalraj, O.Praem, Parochial Vicar of Saint Patrick Parish, will concelebrate. Deacon Louis Libbi and Deacon Tom Strohmetz will provide liturgical assistance. Wednesday, February […]