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September 10, 2025

Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford to Bless and Dedicate New Business Institute

PJP II High School launches first high school business institute in Pennsylvania to provide students with opportunity to earn Bloomberg certification. Pope John Paul II High School (PJP) in Royersford (Montgomery County) will formally open and dedicate its new Pope John Paul II Business Institute with a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony. Leadership from PJP […]

September 9, 2025

Saint John’s Hospice Aims to Help Over 1,500 Neighbors Prepare for Winter at Fifth Annual “Boot Up Philly” Event

The event provides critically needed winter clothing, shoes, and services to community members experiencing homelessness and poverty.

August 28, 2025

Our Mother of Consolation Parish School Community Prepares to Welcome Students Back to Newly Rebuilt School Following Devasting Fire in March 2023

OMC Parish School suffered a fire in March 2023 that destroyed the previous school building.  Reverend John Fisher, Pastor of Our Mother of Consolation Parish, and Mrs. Jessica Stack, M.Ed., Principal of Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC) in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, will welcome students to their newly rebuilt school building […]

August 28, 2025

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez on the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

The Universal Church celebrates the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1. That date marks the beginning of the Season of Creation, set aside by the Church until October 4, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, to reflect on the goodness of God’s creation and the responsibility for […]

August 27, 2025

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Shooting at Annunciation B.V.M. Church in Minneapolis

Today’s news of the horrific shooting of Catholic school students praying in their church in Minneapolis brings feelings of outrage and sadness to all people. The shock and deep sorrow over the murders of two innocent children, and the serious injuries sustained by many others, are intensified among Catholics as this senseless and evil act […]

August 22, 2025

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host the 2025 Cardinals’ Forum

Topic: “On Unity in the Church” Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host the Cardinals’ Forum on Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at the Seminary’s campus in Lower Gwynedd. This year’s discussion, entitled “On Unity in the Church,” will consider the possibility of unity among Catholics in light of disputes over liturgy, doctrine, and leadership. […]

August 21, 2025

Ms. Ellen Mansfield Appointed Director of Philanthropy for Catholic Charities of Philadelphia

Ms. Mansfield’s appointment formally takes effect on August 25, 2025.