Press Releases

Saint John’s Hospice Marks The Successful Completion Of Its “Boot Up Philly” Initiative With Giveaway Event

October 21st, 2021

Saint John’s Hospice (SJH) is marking the successful completion of its inaugural “Boot Up Philly” initiative with a community giveaway event to benefit those in need in Philadelphia. SJH is a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS).

USCCB: National Vocation Awareness Week Encourages Dioceses to Foster Vocations in Their Local Communities

October 20th, 2021

The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, November 7-13, 2021.

Saints Simon and Jude Community Collects Over 500 Jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly to Support the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services Annual PB&J Drive

October 20th, 2021

Saints Simon and Jude (SSJ) Parish and School community in West Chester (Chester County) participated in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Nutritional Development Services (NDS) annual PB&J Drive. SSJ’s Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) also contributed in support of this hunger relief effort.   SSJ students and parishioners will be on hand to help load the […]

USCCB: President of USCCB Welcomes the “Synod on Synodality” Convoked by Pope Francis as Diocesan Consultation and Dialogue Phase Begins

October 20th, 2021

In May 2021, Pope Francis invited the global Catholic Church to gather and reflect on communion, participation, and mission within the Church.

Archbishop Pérez To Celebrate Mass For The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence

October 19th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGDP), marking the feast of their patron saint, Saint Luigi Guanella (Don Guanella), a 19th-century Italian priest who ministered to children with physical and intellectual disabilities.

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Celebrate Homecoming Weekend With Hall of Fame Induction and Inaugural Communion Breakfast; Coach Dick Vermeil Will Be the Featured Guest Speaker

October 18th, 2021

Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will celebrate homecoming weekend with the Monsignor Bonner Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Inaugural Communion Breakfast. Dick Vermeil, Former Head Coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Saint Louis Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs will be the featured guest speaker. Coach Vermeil is […]

USCCB: U.S. Bishops to Meet in Baltimore Nov. 15-18; Will Address Action Items; Assembly to be Live-Streamed and Live-Tweeted

October 15th, 2021

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather for the 2021 Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, November 15-18.

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez To Celebrate Solemn Mass For The Opening Of The Diocesan Phase Of The Synod Of Bishops At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saint Peter And Paul

October 15th, 2021

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Solemn Mass marking the opening of the Diocesan Phase of the Synod of Bishops called for by Pope Francis to take place throughout the Universal Church.

**MEDIA ADVISORY** ARCHBISHOP NELSON J. PÉREZ TO VISIT POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL AND CELEBRATE MASS **MEDIA ADVISORY**

October 14th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for the Pope John Paul II High School (PJP II HS) community in Royersford (Montgomery County).  Father Alessandro Giardini, who serves as the school’s chaplain as well as Parochial Vicar of Saint Eleanor Parish in Collegeville (Montgomery County) will concelebrate. Deacon Thomas Phillips, a long-term substitute teacher at […]

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Dedicate New Family Outreach Center In Philadelphia

October 14th, 2021

Most Reverend John J. McIntyre, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, will bless and dedicate a new outreach ministry, The Cenacle at The Padre Pio Prayer Center, a joint initiative of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) and the Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia. The center, located in the Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, […]