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March 30, 2021

Three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School Alumni from Delaware County Recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society As “Students of the Year 2021”

The students and their families raised over $150,000 to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma Pauline Hartman, Alexa Mervine, and Barbara Nather are three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School alumni who were recently recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as “Students of the Year 2021” for raising $153,336.96 for the Delaware chapter of LLS. Both […]

March 26, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Sends Letter to the Jewish Community on the Occasion of Passover

In the name of the people of the clergy, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send warm greetings as you prepare to celebrate the holy days of Passover!

March 26, 2021

*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Teams Up With Giant Pharmacy to Bring COVID-19 Vaccines To Senior Citizens in Northeast Philadelphia

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is teaming up with Giant Pharmacy to hold an on-site vaccination clinic in Northeast Philadelphia for older adults who benefit from programs and services operated by CHCS.

March 25, 2021

Cardinal O’Hara High School Girls Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 5A State Championship

Cardinal O’Hara community to cheer team at sendoff as they depart for Hershey  The Cardinal O’Hara High School (COHS) Girls Basketball Team from Springfield (Delaware County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 5A State Championship when they play Chartiers Valley High School from Bridgeville (Allegheny County). The COHS community will gather to […]

March 25, 2021

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairman Welcomes Repeal of Death Penalty in Virginia

Following passage of legislation to repeal the death penalty in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development issued the following statement:

March 25, 2021

*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Free Food Distribution in North Philadelphia

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting a free community food distribution in Philadelphia’s Juniata Park neighborhood to address pandemic-related food insecurity.

March 24, 2021

West Catholic Preparatory High School Girls Basketball Team to Play in PIAA 3A State Championship Game

WCPHS community to hold send off as team departs for Hershey The West Catholic Preparatory High School (WCPHS) Girls Basketball Team will contend for the first state title in Lady Burr history when they play Mohawk High School from Bessemer (Lawrence County, PA). The WCPS community will gather to clap the Lady Burrs out of […]

March 24, 2021

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairman Mourns Loss of Life in Mass Shooting in Boulder, CO

Following a mass shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, CO, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development issued the following statement:

March 22, 2021

USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for Asian and Pacific Island Affairs on Discrimination Against the Asian Community

Following deadly shootings at three businesses in the greater Atlanta area this past week and the dialogue that has been ignited about other reported incidents of aggression against people of Asian descent, Bishop Oscar A. Solis of Salt Lake City, and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Island Affairs decried the culture of death, hatred and violence that underlies these incidents and called for solidarity with the vulnerable. The full statement follows:

March 22, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Palm Sunday and the Sacred Paschal Triduum at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

Faithful throughout the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and all people of good will, are invited to celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the Sacred Paschal Triduum in person. Virtual live streamed broadcasts will also be available.