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February 22, 2022

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Will Celebrate Her Feast Day on March 3rd

Faithful 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.

February 18, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 47th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 16.

February 17, 2022

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

Earlier 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 […]

February 15, 2022

*Media Advisory* Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Kick Off 47th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

For 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.

February 14, 2022

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

The 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 […]

February 14, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Commission for Missionary Disciples

In the summer of 2020, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez tasked the Archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization with launching a Commission for Missionary Disciples.

February 13, 2022

Pray for Peace in Ukraine an Appeal of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States

Over the last weeks, the world has become fully aware of the fact that democratic Ukraine and its freedom-loving
people are increasingly surrounded by hostile military forces prone for invasion.

February 11, 2022

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Updated Covid-19 Mitigation Procedures in Schools Located in Suburban Counties

Effective Monday, February 28th, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in suburban high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all suburban parish and regional elementary schools. This afternoon all elementary and secondary school families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators of the […]

February 7, 2022

USCCB: International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita to be Observed on February 8

WASHINGTON – The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be observed on February 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita.

February 7, 2022

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Expresses Gratitude to Catholic Schools and Applauds Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Catholic Schools

In observance of the annual National Catholic Schools Week celebration, which concluded on February 5, Bishop Thomas A. Daly of Spokane, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Catholic Education expressed gratitude to Catholic educators for their work in forming students in the Catholic faith: