Press Releases

Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Ordain Six Men to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

May 17th, 2022

Mass with the Rite of Ordination will be streamed live via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopPerez  and https://www.facebook.com/StCharlesSem.

Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Regarding Racially Motivated Shooting in Buffalo, New York

May 17th, 2022

This weekend, I participated in the Concert for Unity, sponsored by our Archdiocesan Commission on Racial Healing.

Nutritional Development Services Hosts Annual “Manna Sunday” Food Drive And Seeks To Collect 80,000 Pounds Of Food For Those In Need

May 15th, 2022

Nutritional Development Services (NDS), an agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is hosting its annual Manna Sunday food drive.

Pope Francis Accepts the Retirement Of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman—Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez

May 13th, 2022

At noon Roman time today, Pope Francis announced from the Vatican that he has accepted the retirement of Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors Distinguished Scholars from Catholic Secondary Schools at 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation

May 12th, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will honor over 130 distinguished scholars from 30 Archdiocesan and private Catholic secondary schools throughout the five-county region at the 42nd Annual Academic Honors Convocation. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be preside at the Liturgy of the Word preceding the Academic Honors Convocation ceremony.  Thursday, May 19, 2022 6:00 p.m. Cathedral […]

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School Community to Hold May Rosary Rally

May 11th, 2022

Following the Rosary Rally, the school community will be recognized for participation in Hibernian Hunger Project Food Drive. Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will participate in a May Rosary Rally on the class of 1969 Alumni Field. Father Joseph Zeleski, Bonner & Prendie’s School […]

Catholic Social Services Holding Collection Drive For Feminine Hygiene Products To Support Women In Need

May 11th, 2022

For the second year in a row, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is collecting feminine hygiene products to support women and girls who face obstacles to obtaining them.