Press Releases
#IGiveCatholic Giving Day Takes Place in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on #GivingTuesday
November 30th, 2021Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Approach Of Hanukkah
November 26th, 2021Together with the bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I extend sincere and prayerful best wishes as you prepare to celebrate the great Festival of Lights.
Faithful Across the Archdiocese are Invited to Seek the Intercession of Venerable Mother Cornelia Connelly at Her New Memorial in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
November 24th, 2021All people of good will are encouraged to visit the Cathedral and pray at the memorial.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Heartfelt Video Invitation to the Faithful of Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Return to In-Person Celebration of Mass
November 23rd, 2021Today, Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, released a video invitation to parishioners throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia to return with joy and renewed faith in Jesus to the in-person celebration of Sunday Mass.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Saint Norbert School Celebrates Its Designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence with a Special Day of Activities **MEDIA ADVISORY**
November 19th, 2021Saint Norbert Catholic School in Paoli (Chester County) will celebrate its designation as a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence with several special activities on Friday, November 19, 2021. It is the second time the school has received this distinction from the United States Department of Education.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Domestic Anti-Poverty Program Supported by the Upcoming Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection
November 19th, 2021For more than fifty years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has supported organizations that combat poverty and improve the lives of people in communities across the United States.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Approve Action Items on Their Agenda at the Fall General Assembly
November 18th, 2021The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gathered for the 2021 Fall General Assembly in Baltimore this week.
Families Served By Catholic Social Services to Receive Thanksgiving Meals Courtesy of Michael the Archangel Ministry at Philadelphia Lodge #5, Fraternal Order Of Police
November 18th, 2021For the sixth consecutive year, Philadelphia Police officers participating in the Michael the Archangel Ministry will provide Thanksgiving meals to 50 families served by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Northeast Family Service Center (NEFSC).
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Awarded the Signum Fidei Medal by The La Salle University Alumni Association
November 17th, 2021The award is La Salle University Alumni Association’s highest form of recognition and has been given annually since 1942. Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has been awarded The Signum Fidei Medal by the La Salle University Alumni Association. The award was presented on November 12, 2021 at the annual La […]
West Catholic Preparatory High School Announces $2.7 Million Gift From Mr. Bernie Rondolone
November 17th, 2021The gift from Mr. Rondolone (class of 1965) will create The Nicholas and Mary Rondolone Endowed Scholarship Fund. Today, West Catholic Preparatory High School, (WCPHS) located in Philadelphia, announced a $2.7 million dollar planned gift from Mr. Bernie Rondolone (class of 1965). This gift will create The Nicholas and Mary Rondolone Endowed Scholarship Fund, in […]