Press Releases
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel to Host Annual Keys and Sword Event
June 20th, 2022This annual initiative serves as the principal fundraising effort for the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department
June 19th, 2022I was deeply saddened to learn that Lieutenant Sean Williamson of the Philadelphia Fire Department was killed in the line of duty this weekend.
World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests is a Special Moment to Pray for Priests and the Gift of their Vocation
June 17th, 2022Amy Stoner, Director Of Catholic Social Services Community-Based And Housing And Homeless Services Division, Selected For Dedication Award By Real Alternatives
June 16th, 2022Amy Stoner, Director of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Community-Based and Housing and Homeless Services Division, has been recognized by Real Alternatives with its Dedication Award.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Begins Local Observance Of National Three-Year Eucharistic Revival On The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ
June 15th, 2022Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate the 11:30 a.m. Opening Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church in Milmont Park (Delaware County) and also mark the parish’s centennial celebration. Bishop Timothy C. Senior will celebrate the 11:00 a.m. Solemn Opening Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the […]
Catholic Social Services Recognized As “Service Provider Of The Year” By Real Alternatives For The 10th Consecutive Year
June 15th, 2022Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has been named as Pennsylvania’s “Service Provider of the Year” by Real Alternatives, the non-profit, charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that administers the Pennsylvania Pregnancy and Parenting Support Services Program.
USCCB Continues to Offer Child Protection and Safe Environment Resources to Assist Dioceses and Eparchies
June 13th, 2022U.S. Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Chairman on the Attack of Catholic Church in Nigeria
June 8th, 2022All People of Goodwill Invited to Participate in the “From Sanctuary to Street, From Lament To Action” Interfaith Prayer Gathering at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
June 8th, 2022This ecumenical gathering is sponsored by the Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia, Heeding God’s Call, and local faith institutions. It will prayerfully honor the lives lost to gun violence in Philadelphia and call for action to make our community safer.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Six Men to the Permanent Diaconate
June 7th, 2022The Ordination Mass will be broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem and Archbishop Perez’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will ordain six men to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. They have completed six years of formation at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The Rite of Ordination will take place during Mass […]