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February 9, 2023

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Highlights Five New Missionaries from the Culture Project International

These missionaries will build on the work of the inaugural Culture Project team by educating young people young people about the importance of self-respect and living chaste lives.

February 8, 2023

Catholic Housing and Community Services Breaks Ground for Father Augustus Tolton Place—An Affordable Senior Living Community in the Eastwick Section of Southwest Philadelphia

This morning at a special ceremony, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) broke ground for Father Augustus Tolton Place, a new affordable community for independent seniors in the Eastwick section of Southwest Philadelphia.

February 7, 2023

Highlights from Catholic Schools Week in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated the national observance of Catholic Schools Week from Sunday, January 29, 2023 through Saturday, February 4, 2023. The national theme for CSW this year was Faith. Excellence. Service. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez participated in his third CSW as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He kicked-off the week at Holy […]

February 6, 2023

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Kick Off 48th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

For the 48th consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, a nationwide Lenten program providing people of all ages with ways to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

February 3, 2023

Catholic Housing and Community Services to Hold Groundbreaking for Father Augustus Tolton Place an Affordable Senior Living Community in the Eastwick Section of Southwest Philadelphia

Fr. Augustus Tolton Place will be the seventh affordable housing community for seniors developed by Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

February 3, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass and Bless the New Early Childhood Education Center at Saint Patrick School in Malvern

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Saint Patrick School in Malvern (Chester County) to celebrate Mass for the school community. Reverend T. Christopher Redcay, Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, and Reverend Arul Amalraj, O.Praem, Parochial Vicar of Saint Patrick Parish, will concelebrate. Deacon Louis Libbi and Deacon Tom Strohmetz will provide liturgical assistance. Wednesday, February […]