Press Releases

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Christmas Eve And Christmas Day Mass Schedule

December 19th, 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Saturday, December 24, 2022 and the Christmas Day Solemn Mass at 12 Noon on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Greetings to the Jewish Community as They Prepare to Mark the Occasion of Hanukkah

December 16th, 2022

“Together with the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights in all of its beauty.”

Saint Anastasia School in Newtown Square to Partner With Saint Pius X School in Broomall for Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Challenge

December 14th, 2022

The Tournament is a part of the Coaches vs. Cancer School and Youth Initiative; proceeds directly benefit the American Cancer Society. Saint Anastasia School in Newtown Square (Delaware County) will partner with Saint Pius X School in Broomall (Delaware County) for a Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Challenge. The games will feature the Junior Varsity and […]

Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls to Celebrate the Upcoming Christmas Season with Tree Lighting, Caroling, and a $2 Million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant Award

December 13th, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Communications shares the information below on behalf of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. During the festivities, PA State Senator Jimmy Dillon will present $2 million dollar check from the RACP grant. Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Tacony section of Philadelphia will celebrate the […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate 26th Annual Blessing of the Nativity Scene

December 12th, 2022

Reverend Dennis Gill, Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship and Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, will preside over the 26th annual Blessing of the Crèche located at 18th and Race Streets in Philadelphia.

The Sisters of Life to Host Evening of Prayer and Caroling at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

December 12th, 2022

All people of good will are invited to join the Philadelphia Sisters of Life for an evening of prayer and caroling.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Worship Sites in Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties

December 11th, 2022

Sacred Heart Church (Phoenixville), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint Ann Parish (Phoenixville) and will close as a Roman Catholic church. The original Saint Philip Neri Church (East Greenville) will close as a Roman Catholic church. Holy Trinity Church (Old City), will no longer serve as a worship site of Old […]

Saint John the Evangelist Parish to Hold Christmas Concert

December 9th, 2022

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold a Christmas concert titled “Christmas in Song.”

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School Football Team to Play in PIAA State Championship

December 9th, 2022

The Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School Football Team (Neumann-Goretti) from South Philadelphia will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 3A Championship when they play Belle Vernon Area High School from Belle Vernon (Westmoreland County). The game will take place at Cumberland Valley High School’s Chapman Field in Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County) […]

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments to Celebrate “Lucy Day”

December 6th, 2022

Saint Lucy School students to celebrate the Feast of Saint Lucy with Mass followed by Christmas Concert and Open House. Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments (Saint Lucy School) in Northeast Philadelphia will celebrate the feast of Saint Lucy with a special Mass for the school community. Reverend Michael Reilly, the Pastor of […]