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September 16, 2022

Corpus Christi Catholic School And Mother Teresa Regional Catholic School Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools Of Excellence

They are among only 24 private or religious schools in the country to receive this honor.

September 16, 2022

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Solemn Funeral Mass for Most Reverend Robert Patrick Maginnis, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

The Solemn Funeral Mass for Most Reverend Robert Patrick Maginnis, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and Bishop of Siminina, will take place in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

September 15, 2022

Nutritional Development Services teams up with Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools and Parish Religious Education Programs For Hunger Action Month With PB&J Drive

Nutritional Development Services (NDS), an agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is hosting its annual Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) Drive to mark Hunger Action Month.

September 15, 2022

Most Reverend Robert Patrick Maginnis, Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, Dies at the Age of 88

Most Reverend Robert Patrick Maginnis, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia and Titular Bishop of Siminina, died at Villa Saint Joseph in Darby, Pennsylvania, on the evening of September 14, 2022 following a lengthy illness. He was 88.

September 15, 2022

Daylesford Abbey to Host AbbeyFest Music Festival Celebrating Faith and Family Along with Mass Celebrated by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez

AbbeyFest, one of Greater Philadelphia’s premiere music festival will take place at the Daylesford Abbey.

September 14, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office For Life and Family Releases Comprehensive Pregnancy Care Resource Guide

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Life and Family has released a comprehensive pregnancy care resource guide featuring life-affirming support services available throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond.

September 12, 2022

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Shares Video Message Welcoming Students, Families, Teachers, Administrators, and Staff back-to-school for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez shared a special back-to-school message with all Archdiocesan students, school families, faculty, staff and administrators at parish and regional elementary schools as well as Archdiocesan secondary schools and schools of special education throughout the five-county region. Here is the direct link to the Archbishop’s full message which has also been shared […]

September 9, 2022

Saint Agnes School Community to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with Mass

Reverend Louis P. Bellopede, Pastor of Saint Agnes Parish in West Chester (Chester County) will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 150th anniversary of Saint Agnes School. Saturday, September 10, 2022 5:15 p.m. Saint Agnes Church 233 West Gay Street West Chester, PA 19380 (Chester County) Following Mass, tours of the school will be […]

September 7, 2022

Catholic Social Services To Hold Rededication Ceremony For Delaware County Family Service Center And Highlight New Upgrades To Benefit The Community

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will bless and rededicate the Delaware County Family Service Center located in Chester City. The center and its programs are operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS).