Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s #iGiveCatholic Initiative Raises More Than $1.6M for 101 Catholic Charitable Ministries, Schools, and Parishes
December 7th, 2023More than 7,870 benefactors helped raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the good works of 101 parishes, schools, and charitable ministries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Ms. Stacy Williams as the Next Director of The Office for Black Catholics in The Archdiocese of Philadelphia
December 6th, 2023Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has appointed Ms. Stacy Williams as the next Director of the Office for Black Catholics in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ms. Williams will succeed Mrs. Kimberly Walker, who has served in that capacity for the past year. In making this appointment, Archbishop Pérez said, “The Archdiocese of Philadelphia […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Present Its Annual Christmas Concert
December 6th, 2023The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its annual Christmas Concert. Sunday, December 10, 2023 3:00 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are invited to gather at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to enjoy an […]
Programs of Pastoral Support and Solidarity Possible Through Parishioner Generosity
December 4th, 2023Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Award Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington, Honorary Degree, Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa During 2024 Concursus Ceremony
December 4th, 2023Bishop Burbidge will deliver the Concursus keynote address to seminary graduates.
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Mrs. Heather Huot, MSW, LSW as the Next Secretary for Catholic Human Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
December 1st, 2023Mrs. Huot will succeed Mr. James Amato, MSW, who is retiring after four decades of service to those in need in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
COP 28: U.S. Bishops Call for International Climate Policies that Promote Justice
November 30th, 2023#IGiveCatholic Giving Day Takes Place in The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on #GivingTuesday
November 28th, 2023Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. PHILADELPHIA, November 28, 2023 – The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the fourth year in a row. Today is the official #iGiveCatholic Giving […]
Saints Philip and James Parish School in Exton to Celebrate Designation as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School with Pep Rally
November 27th, 2023Special guest appearance by the Phillie Phanatic and video message from Matt Ryan, SSPJ Class of ‘99 and 2016 NFL MVP. Saints Philip and James Parish School (SSPJ) in Exton (Chester County) will celebrate its designation as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School with a pep rally featuring the Phillie Phanatic and a special video […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Auditions for High School Students to Perform in All Catholic Music Festivals
November 27th, 2023The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold auditions for the All Catholic Chorus, All Catholic Concert Band, Jazz Band, and Strings. This opportunity is open to students who attend Archdiocesan or private Catholic high schools throughout the five-county region. The auditions will be held on: All Catholic Chorus Monday, December 4, 2023 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Conwell-Egan […]