Press Releases
Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Awarded $250,000 Grant From The Connelly Foundation To Benefit Saint John’s Hospice
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation benefiting Saint John’s Hospice (SJH). The grant will enhance the overall SJH experience and quality of services provided to men experiencing homelessness.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Worship Site in Delaware County
Holy Spirit Church (Sharon Hill), will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint George Parish (Glenolden) and will close as a Roman Catholic church.
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to Kick-Off Dedication Week with Fall Rosary Rally
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Bonner & Prendie) in Drexel Hill (Delaware County) will kick-off Dedication Week with a Fall Rosary Rally on the school’s newly renovated turf field. The full school community will be present to participate in this long honored tradition. Members of the Class of 2022 will gather on […]
Statement of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Impending Demolition of the Former Saint Laurentius Church Building
The former Saint Laurentius Church building was sold to 1600 Berks LLC on January 13, 2020.
Seven Students Representing Six Archdiocesan High Schools Named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program
Seven students representing six Archdiocesan high schools throughout the five-county region recently learned that they were named Semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program. These exceptional students are among approximately 16,000 to earn this distinction in the 67th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program. They have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some […]
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez to Preside Over the Closing Ceremony for the Archdiocesan Phase of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God, William E. Atkinson
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announces the Closing Session in the Archdiocesan phase of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God, William E. Atkinson (1946-2006)
USCCB: Statement of Respect for Life Month from Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, Chairman U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities
The month of October brings with it our annual observance of Respect Life Month.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass
Commemorating the heritage and diversity of the Hispanic Catholic Community As part of its commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold the 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Preceding the Mass, a spiritual retreat will be held for the community. […]
Media Advisory: Saint John’s Hospice To Honor Staff From The Philadelphia Phillies For Helping Serve The Needs Of Homeless Men In Philadelphia
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will honor members of the Philadelphia Phillies organization for their support of SJH’s mission to provide crucial, life-sustaining services with dignity, respect and compassion to homeless men in Philadelphia.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Chairman and President of Catholic Charities USA Urge Humane Treatment of Haitians, Other Migrants
WASHINGTON—Over the last several weeks, there has been a substantial increase in the number of migrants present in the Del Rio Sector of the U.S.-Mexico border, roughly 145 miles west of San Antonio.