Press Releases
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Named “Service Provider Of The Year” By Real Alternatives for Ninth Consecutive Year
June 21st, 2021This annual award is presented to the provider agency that has served the most pregnant women in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Mass for Students Attending Camp Caritas 2021 at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School
June 20th, 2021Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for 120 students attending Camp Caritas 2021 at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County). The students are incoming 7th graders preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 Monsignor Bonner & […]
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Welcome Supreme Court Decision Protecting Freedom to Serve
June 18th, 2021WASHINGTON – Three chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) responded to yesterday’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia.
DECLARACIÓN ORAL DEL REVERENDÍSIMO NELSON J. PÉREZ ENTREVISTA SIGUIENDO LA OPINIÓN DE SCOTUS EN FULTON, ET AL. V. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
June 18th, 2021Estoy profundamente agradecido a los jueces de la Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos (SCOTUS por sus siglas en inglés) por su disposición a escuchar este asunto y por su opinión final.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Conduct Canonical Consultation on Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Joseph Verbis Lafleur, Diocesan Priest
June 18th, 2021At their annual spring Plenary Assembly, the bishops of the United States held a canonical consultation on the cause of beatification and canonization of the Servant of God Joseph Verbis Lafleur, diocesan priest.
Oral Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Press Call Following Scotus Opinion in Fulton, et al. v. City of Philadelphia
June 17th, 2021I am deeply grateful to the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States for their willingness to hear this matter and for their ultimate opinion. Today’s decision from our Nation’s highest court is a profound one that rings loudly in Philadelphia and reverberates throughout the Country. It brings light and relief for children […]
Becket New Release: Unanimous Supreme Court protects foster moms & 200-year-old ministry
June 17th, 2021
Students from Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Elementary School Gift Outdoor Furniture and Games to Don Guanella Group Home
June 16th, 2021The group home is part of The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence and the Developmental Programs Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
USCCB: MEDIA ADVISORY: Agenda for U.S. Bishops’ Meeting June 16-18
June 16th, 2021WASHINGTON—The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2021 Spring General Assembly starting today, Wednesday, June 16 in a virtual format.
Andrew M. McLaughlin, Secretary of Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Receives Honorary Doctoral Degree from Immaculata University
June 16th, 2021Andrew M. McLaughlin, Ed.D., Secretary of Elementary Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was recently recognized by Immaculata University in Immaculata (Chester County) with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.). Dr. McLaughlin received this degree in recognition of his four-decade career supporting students as a teacher, principal, and administrator at all levels of education. […]