Press Releases
USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
Protecting Innocent Babies from Infanticide is Necessary, Common-sense Legislation, says Bishop Thomas
Archbishop Nelson Pérez Celebrates Catholic Schools Week with Community Service Event Featuring Hundreds of Students from Catholic High Schools, Elementary Schools, and Schools of Special Education
Hundreds of students from high schools, elementary schools, and schools of special education will package 1,500 care bags to benefit Catholic Social Services’ Martha’s Choice Marketplace and Community Farm. National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) began in 1974. CSW will be celebrated nationally Sunday, January 26-Saturday, February 1, 2025. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: United […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Wildfires in Los Angeles County
The horrific destruction and loss of life wrought by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have saddened the hearts of people throughout the nation. Many of us feel powerless to ease the suffering of our brothers and sisters facing disaster. Yet, we can stand united in prayer and in solidarity to aid the ongoing […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School and Celebrate Bilingual Mass for the School Community
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School (PJPII) in West Brandywine (Chester County) and celebrate a bilingual Mass for the school community. Reverend Juan Mora, FM, Pastor of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Coatesville; Reverend Daniel Gnangba, FM, Parochial Vicar of Saint […]
Executive Actions Will Subject Vulnerable Families and Children to Grave Danger, says Bishop Seitz
Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide. Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will take part in […]