Press Releases

Pope Francis Accepts the Retirement Of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman—Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez

May 13th, 2022

At noon Roman time today, Pope Francis announced from the Vatican that he has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors Distinguished Scholars from Catholic Secondary Schools at 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

May 12th, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will honor over 130 distinguished scholars from 30 Archdiocesan and private Catholic secondary schools throughout the five-county region at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be preside at the Liturgy of the Word preceding the Academic Honors Convocation ceremony.  Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Cathedral […]

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Community to Hold May Rosary Rally

May 11th, 2022

Following the Rosary Rally, the school community will be recognized for participation in Hibernian Hunger Project Food Drive. Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will participate in a May Rosary Rally on the class of 1969 Alumni Field. Father Joseph Zeleski, Bonner & Prendie’s School […]

Catholic Social Services Holding Collection Drive For Feminine Hygiene Products To Support Women In Need

May 11th, 2022

For the second year in a row, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is collecting feminine hygiene products to support women and girls who face obstacles to obtaining them.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Seven Men as Transitional Deacons

May 10th, 2022

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass and ordain Transitional Deacons from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Catholic Charities Appeal Partners With The Philadelphia Phillies For 9th Annual Catholic Charities Night At Citizens Bank Park

May 9th, 2022

The Catholic Charities Appeal is partnering with the Philadelphia Phillies for its 9th annual “CCA Night with the Phillies” at Citizens Bank Park.

Father Judge High School to Host “Signing Day” to Celebrate First Cohort of Students Completing its Innovative Welding Program

May 6th, 2022

Father Judge High School (FJHS) in Northeast Philadelphia will host a “signing day” to celebrate the first cohort of students completing its innovative the welding program. Tuesday, May 10, 2022 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Father Judge High School – Fox Gym 3301 Solly Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136 Thirty-three members of the class of 2022 […]