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February 28, 2022

Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Releases Video Message From Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Sviatoslav Shevchuk

On behalf of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shares a video message from Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk.

February 28, 2022

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie

I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie.

February 25, 2022

Archbishop Pérez To Offer Mass For The Intention Of Peace In Ukraine, The Ukrainian People, And The Ukrainian Community In Philadelphia

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for the intention of peace in the Ukraine, the Ukrainian People, and the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

February 24, 2022

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine

WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine:

February 24, 2022

Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Invasion Of Ukraine

Like so many of you, my heart aches with deep sorrow. The recent invasion of Ukraine is something we had hoped and prayed would be avoided.

February 24, 2022

Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Mark the Beginning of Lent

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

February 22, 2022

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Will Celebrate Her Feast Day on March 3rd

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel with a Sung Mass at the Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

February 18, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 47th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 16.

February 17, 2022

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

Earlier today, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF), in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools, announced a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program (SOA). This initiative is made possible through the generosity of the Connelly Foundation. The SOA is a four-day conference […]

February 15, 2022

*Media Advisory* Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Kick Off 47th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

For the 47th consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, the nationwide Lenten program that provides people of all ages with ways to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.