Press Releases
Cardinal Foley Symposium to Gather Expert Communicators for Town Hall Discussion
The Cardinal John Foley Symposium, featuring a “town hall” discussion with expert communicators, will take place Thursday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Ambler. The symposium annually celebrates the World Day of Communications. This year’s event focuses on the message of Pope Francis for this occasion with the theme, “Share […]
El Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Hace un Llamamiento a la Oración Solidaria Ante el Cónclave Para Elegir al Próximo Papa
Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo: Al concluir la Iglesia universal la tradición de los novendiales con nueve días de oración por el feliz descanso del alma del papa Francisco, continuamos elevando nuestros corazones en gratitud por el don de su vida y ministerio petrino. La Iglesia de Filadelfia apreciará por siempre su tiempo con […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Seven Men as Transitional Deacons for Service in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
The Mass with the Rite of Ordination will be streamed live via facebook.com/StCharlesSem/ and https://vimeo.com/event/2470138. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at Mass with the Rite of Ordination of Transitional Deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 a.m. Cathedral Basilica of […]
Two Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School Teachers Recognized by the Philadelphia Phillies
Sister Catherine Danielle LeTourneau, I.H.M., Honors Math Teacher at Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School in Bensalem (Bucks County) and Mrs. Caroline Maher, Assistant Principal and Middle School Honors Math Teacher at Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School in Maple Glen (Montgomery County) were among ten educators in the region recognized as All-Star Teachers by […]
Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Rebranding to Catholic Charities of Philadelphia
Catholic Human Services is comprised of Catholic Social Services, Catholic Housing and Community Services, and Nutritional Development Services.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Call for Prayerful Solidarity in Advance of the Conclave to Elect The Next Pope
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the Universal Church concludes the tradition of novendiales with nine days of prayer for the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis, we continue to lift our hearts in gratitude for the gift of his life and Petrine ministry. The Church of Philadelphia will forever cherish his […]
Catholic Relief Services to Host Mother’s Day Donation Drive
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will host a Mother’s Day Donation Drive this Spring. Sponsored by the CRS Philadelphia Advocacy Chapter, the event will run through Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The faithful are invited to make a donation to CRS in the name of the mothers in their life – including grandmothers, friends, […]
Catholic Social Services to Host Mother’s Day Brunch for Mothers Who Benefit from Housing and Community-Based Programs
Approximately 125 guests will be in attendance including an estimated 100 mothers and children as well as program supporters, staff, and volunteers from Saint Cecelia Parish in Northeast Philadelphia.