Press Releases
May 2, 2023
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Mass for Those Suffering From Addiction
All people of goodwill are invited to participate in the Holy Mass and to pray for those suffering from addiction of every kind.
April 26, 2023
Catholic Communication Campaign Supports Media that Connects the Faithful with Christ
April 26, 2023
Annual Study on Ordination Class Released as Church Prepares for World Day of Prayer for Vocations
April 25, 2023
Pope Francis Names Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior as the 12th Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg
Bishop Senior has served as an auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia since 2009; he will become the spiritual leader of over 200,000 Catholics from 15 counties in central Pennsylvania.
April 25, 2023
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Ronald Gainer of Diocese of Harrisburg and Appoints Bishop Timothy Senior as Successor
April 24, 2023
U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on Ongoing Religious Persecution in Nicaragua
April 21, 2023
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Muslim Faith Community on Eid al-Fitr
On behalf of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia, I extend prayerful greetings as you celebrate Eid al-Fitr! May you be filled with peace and joy as you conclude Ramadan’s month long vigil of fasting, prayer, and works of mercy.