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March 8, 2023

Archbishop Pérez Invites Faithful Throughout the Region to Take Part in Reconciliation Weekend

Reconciliation Weekend is part of the local observance of the national three-year Eucharistic Revival called for by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

March 7, 2023

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Commemorative Mass

The theme for the 251st Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia is Saint Patrick, Let There be Peace.

March 6, 2023

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate the Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

Representatives from approximately 28 different national, ethnic, and/or Eastern Catholic Church traditions will participate throughout the Liturgy.

March 2, 2023

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel with Solemn Mass

Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, will serve as the principal celebrant and homilist. Confessions will be available prior to Mass at 11:30 a.m.  

March 2, 2023

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Presents Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark With the 2023 Saint Charles Borromeo Award

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will present Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Angela Clark with the Saint Charles Borromeo Award at its Gala Award Dinner.

February 27, 2023

Archbishop John Carroll High School Students to Unveil Mosaic Created for the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Valley Forge Service Plaza as Part of Art Sparks Program

The Art Sparks Program is created and funded by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Students from Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor (Delaware County) will unveil the mosaic installation they created for the Valley Forge Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a result of their work with […]

February 24, 2023

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Commissions Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Ukrainian Welcome Circles

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, has commissioned Catholic Social Services (CSS) to form Welcome Circles to assist Ukrainian refugees seeking resettlement in the Greater Philadelphia Area.

February 24, 2023

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the One-Year Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine

One year ago today, Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. Peace was shattered. Unnecessary pain and anguish were unleashed. As a society, our hearts are heavy with sadness to witness the ongoing conflict and the senseless loss of so many innocent lives.

February 23, 2023

Office of Catholic Education to Hold Elementary Finals of Religion Bee

The Office of Catholic Education will host the championship round of the Archdiocesan Elementary School Religion Bee. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. Saint John Neumann Center 1039 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Ten students attending parish and regional elementary schools throughout the five-county region will compete following their progression through local and regional […]