Press Releases

North American Final Document Concluding Continental Stage Of The 2021-2024 Synod On Synodality Released By The U.S. Conference Of Catholic Bishops

April 19th, 2023

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, opened the Diocesan Phase of the Synod on Synodality in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on October 17, 2021.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host Stream Expo Showcasing Innovative Accomplishments of Teachers and Students in Grades Preschool to 12

April 19th, 2023

Over 40 Archdiocesan preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, as well as secondary schools to participate. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2023 STREAM Expo for preschools, parish and regional elementary schools, as well as secondary schools throughout the five-county region. STREAM stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, […]

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Seeks Community Partners to Host Summer Meal Sites

April 17th, 2023

This vital initiative ensures that children and youth aged 18 or younger throughout the Greater Philadelphia area have access to wholesome, nourishing meals at no cost when school is out of session.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Shares Special Video Message Welcoming the Our Mother of Consolation Parish School Community Back to Class Following School Building Fire

April 13th, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez recorded a special video message for the Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC) community in Chestnut Hill welcoming them back to class in-person for the first time since a fire devastated their school building on March 21st.    Here is the direct link to the Archbishop’s full message, which has […]

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Launched Third Annual Tuition4Me Virtual Initiative

April 13th, 2023

Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia recently launched Tuition4me for the third consecutive year. This unique initiative seeks to assist high school seniors at schools throughout the region in defraying college expenses. The program consists of a virtual auction of full-value, donated college tuition and housing credits provided […]

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend James C. Timlin, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Scranton

April 11th, 2023

I was saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend James C. Timlin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Scranton, on Easter Sunday.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Reverend Philip G. Bochanski as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Effective June 19th

April 6th, 2023

Father Bochanski’s appointment takes effect on June 19. He will succeed Reverend Monsignor Daniel J. Kutys, who has served in that role since 2012.

Saint John the Evangelist Parish to Hold Annual Via Crucis On Good Friday

April 6th, 2023

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Friday, April 7th — Good Friday.