Press Releases

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Encourages Faithful to Participate in the “9 Days for Life” Initiative Calling For an End to Abortion

January 18th, 2022

“9 Days for Life” is a national initiative sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; it will take place January 19-27, 2022 Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez encourages faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to join in solidarity with Catholics from throughout the country by prayerful participation in “9 Days for Life,” a pro-life […]

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Award Archbishop Emeritus Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Honorary Degree During Seminary’s 2022 Concursus

January 18th, 2022

Archbishop Chaput, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, will give the Concursus keynote address to seminary graduates

USCCB: Statement for Observance of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022

January 17th, 2022

We recall once again this year, the witness and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Let us remember not only the justice that he pursued, but how he pursued it.

USCCB: MEDIA ADVISORY: Nationwide Prayer Vigil for Life to Take Place from January 20-21

January 14th, 2022

Catholics across the country are encouraged to observe a nationwide prayer vigil from Thursday, January 20 to Friday, January 21, 2022, marking the 49th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion through nine months of pregnancy.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Religious Liberty Committee Chairman Offers Reflection for Religious Freedom Day 2022

January 14th, 2022

On January 16, the United States commemorates Religious Freedom Day. Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, has issued a reflection in anticipation of the annual commemoration:

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Observance of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2022

January 14th, 2022

On Monday, we will commemorate the extraordinary life of Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr., a man of uncommon and extraordinary courage.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Host Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service

January 13th, 2022

It will be streamed live facebook.com/miraculousmedalshrinepa. All are welcome to attend.

USCCB: 9 Days for Life Unites Catholics Nationwide in Prayer for the Protection of Life

January 12th, 2022

Catholics nationwide are preparing to pray 9 Days for Life, the annual pro-life novena beginning this year on January 19.

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Appoints Director of Athletics

January 7th, 2022

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) appoints Mr. Adam Marso as Director of Athletics (AD)

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Commends Pledge by World Powers to Avoid Nuclear Conflict

January 6th, 2022

Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace issued the following statement in response to world powers’ pledge to prevent nuclear weapons spread.