Press Releases
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence to Kick Off Annual Challenger Wiffle Ball League
April 28th, 2025The Challenger League was founded in 1997 by Mr. Jim Gula and the late Mr. Robert Neely to provide residents of The Communities of DGDP with an opportunity to play baseball.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education to Host STREAM Expo Showcasing Innovational Achievements in Catholic Schools from Preschool to 8th Grade
April 25th, 2025The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) will host the 2025 STREAM Expo for preschools and parish and regional elementary schools throughout the five-county region. In addition, students in kindergarten to eighth grade who currently take part in the Coding and Robotics Program sponsored by the Office of Catholic Education and the Foundation […]
Father Judge High School to Celebrate Mass for the Happy Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis
April 25th, 2025The Very Reverend Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, will celebrate Mass for the intention of the happy repose of the soul of Pope Francis for the Father Judge High School community in Northeast Philadelphia. Reverend Joseph Campellone, OSFS, President Emeritus of Father Judge High […]
Declaración del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez con Respecto al Fallecimiento del Papa Francisco
April 21st, 2025Junto con el pueblo de la Iglesia de Filadelfia y la Iglesia universal entera, me ha entristecido profundamente enterarme del fallecimiento del papa Francisco. En medio de esta gran tristeza, también reflexionamos sobre los dones de la vida y el ministerio del Santo Padre con profunda gratitud. Sirvió incansablemente a la Iglesia durante 56 años […]
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding the Death of Pope Francis
April 21st, 2025Along with the people of the Church of Philadelphia and the entire Universal Church, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Francis today. In the midst of great sorrow, we also reflect on the gifts of the Holy Father’s life and ministry with deep gratitude. He tirelessly served the Church for […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Hold Media Availability on the Occasion of the Death of Pope Francis and Celebrate Mass for the Happy Repose of the Holy Father’s Soul
April 21st, 2025Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will hold a media availability on the occasion of the death of Pope Francis. 10:00 a.m. April 21, 2025 Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 Archbishop Pérez will also celebrate Mass for the Happy Repose of […]
Archbishop Broglio’s Statement on Death of Pope Francis
April 21st, 2025Radnor Girl Scout Troop to Make 200 Casseroles to Support Saint John’s Hospice
April 17th, 2025SJH serves meals to its residents and hundreds of community members experiencing homelessness per week, with casseroles being a critical source of nutrients for their daily intake.
Saint John The Evangelist Parish to Hold Annual Via Crucis on Good Friday
April 16th, 2025Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (the Way of the Cross) devotion on Friday, April 18 — Good Friday. Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Parish (Upper Church) 21 South 13th Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Directed by Dr. Annette DiMedio, […]