Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Bless and Dedicate New Community Center and Gymnasium at Saint Christopher Parish in Somerton

September 11th, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will visit Saint Christopher Parish in the Somerton section of Philadelphia to bless and dedicate a new community center and gymnasium. Monday, September 16, 2024 9:30 a.m. Saint Christopher Parish 13305 Proctor Road Philadelphia, PA 19116 The new 12,000 square foot facility will provide the Saint […]

Catholic Social Services to Celebrate National Recovery Month with Fifth Annual Mercy Hospice Recovery Walk

September 6th, 2024

The initiative supports those currently in recovery and prayerfully remembers loved ones who lost their lives as a result of addiction.

Archbishop Pérez To Bless and Dedicate Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s New Campus

September 5th, 2024

 To watch the event via livestream, please visit https://vimeo.com/event/4523768. Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate the Immaculate Conception Chapel at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary’s new campus in Lower Gwynedd during the celebration of Mass. Sunday, September 8, 2024 3:00 p.m. Immaculate Conception Chapel Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary 1400 […]

Saint John’s Hospice Hosts Fundraiser for “Boot Up Philly” Giveaway Event

August 29th, 2024

This year’s fundraising goal is $175,000.

71 Area Catholic Elementary Schools to be Recognized as 2024 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction

August 29th, 2024

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education will recognize seventy-one parish and regional elementary schools as 2024 Archdiocesan Schools of Distinguished Instruction. Pastors and administrators from these schools will be present to receive their award during a ceremony. Thursday, September 5, 2024 4:30 p.m. Saint Dorothy Church 4910 Township Line Road Drexel Hill, PA […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Blessed and Dedicated Bishop Shanahan High School’s New IHM Center for Innovation and Creativity

August 27th, 2024

On August 26, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D. Archbishop of Philadelphia, blessed and dedicated the new IHM Center for Innovation and Creativity at Bishop Shanahan High School (BSHS) in Downingtown (Chester County). The IHM Center is named in honor of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary who have been the backbone […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Bless and Dedicate Bishop Shanahan High School’s IHM Center for Innovation and Creativity

August 22nd, 2024

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, D.D., Archbishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate the Immaculate Heart of Mary Center for Innovation and Creativity at Bishop Shanahan High School (BSHS) in Downingtown (Chester County). The new center will provide BSHS students with the opportunity to collaborate on activities including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), business, […]