Press Releases

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule

December 17th, 2021

Schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses

Memorial Mass to Mark the One Month Anniversary of the Passing of Sister Maureen Lawrence, McDermott, I.H.M.

December 16th, 2021

Reverend G. Dennis Gill, Rector and Pastor of the Cathedral Basilica of the Saints Peter and Paul and Director for the Office for Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will be the celebrant and homilist for the Memorial Mass marking the one month anniversary of the death of Sister Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M. Members […]

Catholic High Schools Throughout the Five-County Region to Wrap Presents for Children and Youth Served by Catholic Social Services

December 16th, 2021

The gifts will be distributed to children attending Catholic Social Services’ 66th annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party.  Catholic high schools throughout the five-county region will donate and wrap presents for children and youth served by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS). The gifts will be distributed during CSS’ 66th annual […]

Catholic Social Services to Host 66th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party for 300 Children and Youth

December 14th, 2021

Children will enjoy a fun-filled and entertaining afternoon that showcases the magic of Christmas in a tradition tracing back to Cardinal John O’Hara in the 1950’s.

Declaración Del Arzobispo Nelson J. Pérez Sobre Los Devastadores Tornados

December 13th, 2021

«Después de la devastación causada por los recientes tornados que arrasaron el sur y el medio oeste, muchos de nuestros hermanos y hermanas están de luto por la pérdida de sus seres queridos y luchando con enormes dificultades. En nombre del clero, religiosos y fieles laicos de la Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia, pido  solidaridad con los […]

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Devastating Tornadoes through the South and Midwest

December 13th, 2021

“Following the devastation caused by the recent tornadoes that ripped through the South and Midwest, so many of our brothers and sisters are mourning the loss of loved ones and struggling with immense hardship. In the name of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I ask that we stand in […]

Nutritional Development Services Teams Up With Convergence Acceleration Solutions Group For 2nd Year To Host $50,000 Matching Gift Challenge

December 9th, 2021

The $50,000 matching gift challenge will support NDS’ hunger relief efforts in the Philadelphia Region.

Saint Timothy Parish and Blessed Trinity School to Host Live Nativity

December 9th, 2021

Saint Timothy Parish and Blessed Trinity School will host a live nativity scene to celebrate the season of Advent.

Archbishop Nelson Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 7th, 2021

An estimated 1,200 people are expected to attend