Press Releases
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Celebrate 70th Anniversary
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will kick-off a yearlong celebration in honor of its 70th anniversary with an Open House and Festival. All are welcome to attend. Saturday, September 9, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Festival (Class of 1969 Alumni Field) 4:00 p.m. […]
Catholic Social Services to Host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower”
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), in partnership with the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia, will host “Philly’s Biggest Baby Shower” for new and expecting mothers in need and their families.
Catholic Social Services to Celebrate National Recovery Month with Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk
Mercy Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is celebrating National Recovery Month by hosting the Fourth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk.
Statement from The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding Ratification of New Labor Management Agreement for Lay Teachers in Archdiocesan High Schools
Earlier today, the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 (ACT) reached a three-year agreement on a new Labor Management Agreement for full-time, lay high school teachers in the fifteen Archdiocesan high schools serving the five-county region. Over the past several months, leadership teams from […]
62 Catholic Elementary Schools Throughout the Five County Region to be Recognized at 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize sixty-two parish and regional elementary schools as 2023 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from the schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:30 p.m. Saint Pius X Church 220 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA 19008 […]
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Hurricane Idalia
With deep sadness, I watched news of Hurricane Idalia’s expected landfall in Florida earlier today. I had hoped and prayed that Floridians would be spared the catastrophic conditions that have already claimed precious lives and destroyed so many homes and businesses. In the name of the Church of Philadelphia and Her people, I extend my […]
Labor Day 2023 Statement Focuses on “Radical Solidarity” and Ongoing Support for the Well-Being of All Families
Bishop Chairmen Issue Reflection on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation
Catholic Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Catholic Community Services (CCS), operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will host a special celebration to mark its 10th anniversary of serving those in need.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host The 2023 Cardinals’ Forum
The discussion will consider the “Instrumentum Laboris” in light of the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023 Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will host The Cardinals’ Forum on Tuesday, August 29, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in Vianney Hall Auditorium on the Overbrook campus of the Seminary. This year’s discussion, […]