Press Releases
Care for the Poor and the Suffering is at the Heart of the Mission that Christ Gave the Church
February 11th, 2025Ash Wednesday Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Rebuilds Hope in Countries Affected by War and Persecution
February 10th, 2025Our Lady of Grace Parish Elementary School in Penndel to Hold Water For South Sudan Charity Event
February 7th, 20257th grade students to raise awareness for access to clean water. The 7th grade class from Our Lady of Grace Parish Elementary School (OLG) in Penndel (Bucks County) will hold an event to raise awareness for access to clean water. The students recently read “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park and […]
“We Welcome the President’s Executive Order that Protects Opportunities for Women and Girls to Compete in Sports Safely and Fairly”
February 7th, 2025Commitment to Fidelity and Love in Marriage is a Source of Hope, says Bishop Barron
February 6th, 2025Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instructional Day on Thursday, February 6, 2025
February 5th, 2025Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, January 6, 2025. Parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Students and parents should refer to their […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Host Prayer Service for Hope and Perseverance, Peace and Justice in Ukraine
February 5th, 2025Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, and His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, will celebrate a prayer service for hope and perseverance, peace and justice in Ukraine on Sunday, February 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New […]
Nativity B.V.M. Senior Community Center to Host Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally
February 4th, 2025The center will host a Philadelphia Eagles Pep Rally in anticipation of Super Bowl LIX featuring the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches New Ministry to Raise Awareness for Mental Illness
February 3rd, 2025Spearheaded by the Office for Persons with Disabilities, various offices within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia have collaborated with representatives from Catholic Social Services, local clergy, and consecrated religious in taking the first step to address mental health challenges within parish communities. Beginning in February and coinciding with the Church’s annual World Day of the Sick, […]