Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass
September 27th, 2021Commemorating the heritage and diversity of the Hispanic Catholic Community As part of its commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold the 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Preceding the Mass, a spiritual retreat will be held for the community. […]
Media Advisory: Saint John’s Hospice To Honor Staff From The Philadelphia Phillies For Helping Serve The Needs Of Homeless Men In Philadelphia
September 24th, 2021Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will honor members of the Philadelphia Phillies organization for their support of SJH’s mission to provide crucial, life-sustaining services with dignity, respect and compassion to homeless men in Philadelphia.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman and President of Catholic Charities USA Urge Humane Treatment of Haitians, Other Migrants
September 22nd, 2021WASHINGTON—Over the last several weeks, there has been a substantial increase in the number of migrants present in the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, roughly 145 miles west of San Antonio.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Respect Life Sunday Mass
September 22nd, 2021Faithful across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to mark the beginning of Respect Life Month at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Send Relief Supplies To Support Victims Of Hurricane Ida In The Diocese Of Houma-Thibodaux In Louisiana
September 22nd, 2021Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services are organizing shipments of food and clothing to aid in relief efforts.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on the Death of Bishop Anthony Pilla, Former USCCB President
September 22nd, 2021WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on the passing of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, bishop emeritus of Cleveland.
Saint John’s Hospice Launches Inaugural “Boot Up Philly” Initiative
September 22nd, 2021Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), has launched a new effort to provide footwear and essential clothing items to individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of Cleveland
September 21st, 2021Today, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Cleveland
FOUR CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA NAMED 2021 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
September 21st, 2021They are among only 23 private or religious schools in the country to receive this honor. Two are receiving this distinction for the second time. Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown (Bucks County), Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic School in Yardley (Bucks County), Saint Mary Catholic School in Schwenksville (Montgomery County), and Saint Norbert […]
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Celebrate 150 Years in Overbrook
September 21st, 2021On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will begin a series of celebrations marking its 150th Anniversary at its Overbrook (now Wynnewood) campus.