Press Releases

Statement Regarding Mr. Richard A. Adamsky

June 25th, 2025

Mr. Richard Adamsky, a teacher at Nativity of Our Lord Parish School in Warminster, Bucks County, was arrested by the Warminster Police Department this morning at his home. He faces felony criminal charges of possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communications device. Information regarding his arrest and its circumstances was shared directly […]

USCCB: “Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” says Archbishop Broglio

June 18th, 2025

“As your shepherds, your fear echoes in our hearts and we make your pain our own. Count on the commitment of all of us to stand with you in this challenging hour,” said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio.

Nutritional Development Services to Kick Off 2025 Summer Meals Program with Partner Agencies

June 17th, 2025

These agencies will be joined by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.

USCCB: Bishop Zaidan Urges Ardent Prayers for Peace in the Middle East

June 16th, 2025

“We urge the United States and the broader international community to exert every effort to renew a multilateral diplomatic engagement for the attainment of a durable peace between Israel and Iran,” said Bishop Zaidan, chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Most Reverend Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop Emeritus of Greensburg

June 13th, 2025

“I was saddened to learn of the sudden death of Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt on the Feast of Pentecost.”

Bishop Shanahan High School Girls’ Lacrosse Team to Play in Their First PIAA 3A State Championship Game

June 12th, 2025

The Bishop Shanahan High School Girls’ Lacrosse Team from Downingtown (Chester County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Girls’ 3A State Championship when they play Springfield High School (Delaware County). This is Bishop Shanahan’s first-ever appearance in the PIAA finals in program history. Following the teams practice, Reverend Louis Monica, the school’s […]

Members of the Archdiocesan Class of 2025 Earned Another Record-Breaking $628,776,126 in Scholarships to Attend Colleges and Universities Across the Country

June 12th, 2025

Mr. William E. Brannick, Superintendent of Secondary Schools and Schools of Special Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, shared the record-breaking cumulative scholarship total earned by the Archdiocesan Class of 2025. This year’s graduating seniors amassed a record-breaking $628,776,126 to further their educational journey at colleges and universities across the country. Mr. Brannick made the […]