Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie
February 28th, 2022I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie.
Archbishop Pérez To Offer Mass For The Intention Of Peace In Ukraine, The Ukrainian People, And The Ukrainian Community In Philadelphia
February 25th, 2022Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for the intention of peace in the Ukraine, the Ukrainian People, and the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
February 24th, 2022WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine:
Statement Of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding The Invasion Of Ukraine
February 24th, 2022Like so many of you, my heart aches with deep sorrow. The recent invasion of Ukraine is something we had hoped and prayed would be avoided.
Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Mark the Beginning of Lent
February 24th, 2022Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Will Celebrate Her Feast Day on March 3rd
February 22nd, 2022Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel with a Sung Mass at the Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 47th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services
February 18th, 2022This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 16.
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
February 17th, 2022Earlier today, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF), in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools, announced a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program (SOA). This initiative is made possible through the generosity of the Connelly Foundation. The SOA is a four-day conference […]
*Media Advisory* Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Kick Off 47th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative
February 15th, 2022For the 47th consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, the nationwide Lenten program that provides people of all ages with ways to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program
February 14th, 2022The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools will announce a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in Spirit of American Youth Leadership program (SOA). The SOA is a four-day conference for high school students that provides dynamic interaction with experts on citizenship, democracy, the […]