Press Releases
Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in the 2025 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
The annual March for Life is a national event promoting respect and dignity for all human life from conception to natural death. This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. At the time, they legalized abortion nationwide. Faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will take part in […]
Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Archdiocesan parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Archdiocesan high schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a normal schedule. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public […]
Gaza Ceasefire an “Encouraging Sign of Peace” for the Middle East
Positive Change Will Come for Cuba with Bilateral Collaboration and Cooperation, says Bishop Zaidan
The Work to Promote Religious Liberty Must Remain Anchored to the Truth of the Gospel, says Bishop Rhoades
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Appoints Reverend Christopher Redcay as the Next Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary
Father Redcay’s appointment is effective July 1, 2025. He will succeed Most Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, who has served as Rector of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary since 2022 and was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia in December 2023. Today, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez announced that he has appointed Reverend Christopher Redcay as the next […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Calls on Catholic Leaders to Be Missionaries of Hope and Advocates for Justice
Archbishop Pérez Issues Landmark Pastoral Letter Extending Heartfelt Invitation for All Catholics, Especially Those Who Feel Disconnected, to Join Him in Forging a Revitalized Catholic Church Throughout the Region
In a recent Pastoral Letter, the Archbishop invited all Catholics in the region to make their voices heard as part of an initiative to reinvigorate the Church in our area.