Press Releases
Archdiocesan High Schools as Well as Parish and Regional Catholic Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Archdiocesan high schools as well as parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Archdiocesan high schools along with parish and regional Catholic elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district […]
**Corrected** Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to be Closed on Friday, February 14, 2025**Corrected**
Suburban Archdiocesan high schools will also be closed; suburban parish and regional Catholic elementary schools will operate on schedules as determined locally by school administrations The City of Philadelphia has established Friday, February 14, 2025 as the date for the public celebration and parade for the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Given projected city street […]
Care for the Poor and the Suffering is at the Heart of the Mission that Christ Gave the Church
Ash Wednesday Collection for Church in Central and Eastern Europe Rebuilds Hope in Countries Affected by War and Persecution
Our Lady of Grace Parish Elementary School in Penndel to Hold Water For South Sudan Charity Event
7th grade students to raise awareness for access to clean water. The 7th grade class from Our Lady of Grace Parish Elementary School (OLG) in Penndel (Bucks County) will hold an event to raise awareness for access to clean water. The students recently read “A Long Walk to Water” by Linda Sue Park and […]
“We Welcome the President’s Executive Order that Protects Opportunities for Women and Girls to Compete in Sports Safely and Fairly”
Commitment to Fidelity and Love in Marriage is a Source of Hope, says Bishop Barron
Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia and Archdiocesan Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will Utilize a Flexible Instructional Day on Thursday, February 6, 2025
Due to the projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Monday, January 6, 2025. Parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025. Students and parents should refer to their […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Host Prayer Service for Hope and Perseverance, Peace and Justice in Ukraine
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, and His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk, Father and Head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, will celebrate a prayer service for hope and perseverance, peace and justice in Ukraine on Sunday, February 16 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New […]