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February 14, 2022

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

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools will announce a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in Spirit of American Youth Leadership program (SOA). The SOA is a four-day conference for high school students that provides dynamic interaction with experts on citizenship, democracy, the […]

February 14, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Commission for Missionary Disciples

In the summer of 2020, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez tasked the Archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization with launching a Commission for Missionary Disciples.

February 13, 2022

Pray for Peace in Ukraine an Appeal of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States

Over the last weeks, the world has become fully aware of the fact that democratic Ukraine and its freedom-loving
people are increasingly surrounded by hostile military forces prone for invasion.

February 11, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Updated Covid-19 Mitigation Procedures in Schools Located in Suburban Counties

Effective Monday, February 28th, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in suburban high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all suburban parish and regional elementary schools. This afternoon all elementary and secondary school families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators of the […]

February 7, 2022

USCCB: International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita to be Observed on February 8

WASHINGTON – The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be observed on February 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita.

February 7, 2022

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Expresses Gratitude to Catholic Schools and Applauds Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Catholic Schools

In observance of the annual National Catholic Schools Week celebration, which concluded on February 5, Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Catholic Education expressed gratitude to Catholic educators for their work in forming students in the Catholic faith:

February 7, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrated the National Observance of Catholic Schools Week

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia celebrated the national observance of Catholic Schools Week (CSW) from Sunday, January 30, 2022 through Saturday, February 5, 2022. The CSW theme for this year was Faith. Excellence. Service. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez participated in his second CSW as shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He was joined by Ms. Nancy […]

February 3, 2022

USCCB: “Called to the Joy of Love” – National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day to be Celebrated February 7-14

WASHINGTON – Each year, National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day provide an opportunity for the Catholic Church to focus on and celebrate the vocation to marriage and family life.

February 1, 2022

Catholic Social Services Awarded $30,000 Grant From The Connelly Foundation To Benefit Martha’s Choice Marketplace

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation benefiting Martha’s Choice Marketplace

January 31, 2022

Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week January 30, 2022 – February 5, 2022. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the Christ-centered, faith-based education that students receive in the 119 elementary, 15 secondary, and 3 special education schools in the five-county metropolitan area comprising the Archdiocese. The national theme for Catholic Schools Week 2022 is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. Knowledge and Service.”