Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Rosemont College Announce Innovative Partnership
October 13th, 2021Rosemont to offer 50% tuition discount to archdiocesan high school graduates The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Rosemont College today announced a new partnership that will provide a clear, affordable pathway for high school students to continue their Catholic education at the collegiate level. Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, Rosemont College will offer a tuition […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman Welcomes Refugee Admissions Target of 125,000
October 11th, 2021On October 8, the Biden Administration announced a Fiscal Year 2022 Presidential Determination (PD) of 125,000 refugees for resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Archdiocese Of Philadephia To Host The Annual Catholic Women’s Conference at the National Shrine of Our Lady Of Czestochowa
October 11th, 2021The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Evangelization is pleased to present this year’s Catholic Women’s Conference.
Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Awarded $250,000 Grant From The Connelly Foundation To Benefit Saint John’s Hospice
October 6th, 2021Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation benefiting Saint John’s Hospice (SJH). The grant will enhance the overall SJH experience and quality of services provided to men experiencing homelessness.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Worship Site in Delaware County
October 3rd, 2021Holy Spirit Church (Sharon Hill), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint George Parish (Glenolden) and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Kick-Off Dedication Week with Fall Rosary Rally
October 1st, 2021Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will kick-off Dedication Week with a Fall Rosary Rally on the school’s newly renovated turf field. The full school community will be present to participate in this long honored tradition. Members of the Class of 2022 will gather on […]
Statement of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Impending Demolition of the Former Saint Laurentius Church Building
September 30th, 2021The former Saint Laurentius Church building was sold to 1600 Berks LLC on January 13, 2020.
Seven Students Representing Six Archdiocesan High Schools Named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program
September 30th, 2021Seven students representing six Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region recently learned that they were named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program. These exceptional students are among approximately 16,000 to earn this distinction in the 67th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. They have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Preside Over the Closing Ceremony for the Archdiocesan Phase of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God, William E. Atkinson
September 29th, 2021The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announces the Closing Session in the Archdiocesan phase of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God, William E. Atkinson (1946-2006)
USCCB: Statement of Respect for Life Month from Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities
September 27th, 2021The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month.