Press Releases

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Welcomes Mrs. Molly Quinn as Assistant Principal for Student Life

March 15th, 2022

Mrs. Quinn is a product of Catholic education as are her parents who dedicated their lives to educating young people in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls (LFCHS) in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia recently welcomed Mrs. Molly Quinn, as Assistant Principal for Student Life (APSL). Mrs. Quinn is […]

Catholic Social Services Hosts Welcome Luncheon For Afghan Evacuees Assisted Through Its Afghan Placement And Assistance Program

March 15th, 2022

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is hosting a welcome luncheon for newly arrived individuals and families through its Afghan Placement and Assistance Program.

USCCB: Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Those in Need

March 14th, 2022

On March 26-27 Catholics giving to The Catholic Relief Services Collection will be aiding people most in need of material and pastoral support both overseas and here at home.

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement

March 11th, 2022

In response to the 2022 omnibus appropriations agreement, five bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the following statement.

Father Judge High School Awarded Technology Grant from the Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education

March 11th, 2022

$127,000 grant will support procurement of STEM equipment in the school’s Welding Program The Ambassador’s Fund for Catholic Education awarded Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia a grant in the amount of $127,154 for the 2022-2023 academic/fiscal year.  The funded program will support the expansion of the school’s Welding Program to include engineering technology […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate the Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

March 10th, 2022

The Mass will be streamed live to Facebook.com/ArchPhila and Facebook.com/pcmrphilly.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Updated COVID-19 Mitigation Procedures in Archdiocesan High Schools and Parish Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia

March 8th, 2022

Effective Wednesday, March 9th, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in city high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all city parish and regional elementary schools. This afternoon all elementary and secondary school families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators in the […]

The Cenacle At The Padre Pio Center Reaches Milestone By Serving Over 600 Families Through Its Pregnancy And Parenting Services

March 7th, 2022

The Cenacle at the Padre Pio Center has reached a milestone by serving over 600 families in the community through its pregnancy and parenting services.

USCCB: Bishop Chairman Urges Continued Prayer and Humanitarian Assistance for Ukraine and Surrounding Countries

March 7th, 2022

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace offered the following statement:

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Temporary Protected Status Designation for Ukraine, Urges Support for Refugees

March 7th, 2022

On March 3, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).