Press Releases
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Upon Being Named a Member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America by Pope Francis
With a heart full of joy, I learned that Pope Francis has appointed me to serve as a member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Statement of USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen in Response to Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
Following the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in the U.S. House of Representatives today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the chairmen of six USCCB committees released a statement.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Renews Partnership with Villanova University’s School of Business to Offer Master of Science Degree in Church Management
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to announce it has renewed a unique partnership with Villanova University’s Center for Church Management (CCM) to offer an innovative two-year, online Master of Science in Church Management (MSCM) degree designed to provide students with a high-level skill set in effective church management.
USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Releases a Pastoral Message on the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following message today on the global COVID-19 pandemic.
*Media Advisory* Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Partners with Philadelphia Fight and SunRay Drugs Specialty Pharmacy to Provide COVID-19 Vaccines to Senior Center Members
This effort is one way CHCS is continuing to care for older adults amid the ongoing pandemic.
USCCB: The Catholic Relief Services Collection Protects Human Life and Promotes Human Dignity Worldwide
For people worldwide who suffer from hunger, war, natural disasters, racial injustice, religious persecution, and the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, gifts to The Catholic Relief Services Collection bring hope, help, and opportunity.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Elementary Education Reflects on the Past Year with Way of the Cross 2021
Reflections on the Passion During the Pandemic Sister Edward William Quinn, I.H.M., serves as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in the Elementary Division of the Office of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To assist school students and staff in marking the observance of Lent this year, she composed The Way […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Join Statement on Abortion Funding in American Rescue Plan
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on abortion funding in the American Rescue Plan.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Additional Key Leadership Appointments to Further Its New Model for Ministry and Evangelization With Youth and Young Adults
Reverend Stephen DeLacy appointed Vicar of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adults
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic String Orchestra to Perform Annual Concert
Festival will be livestreamed Thirty-six students representing Archdiocesan Secondary Schools and private Catholic High Schools throughout the five-county region have been selected to participate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 2021 All Catholic String Orchestra Concert. This year’s concert, is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. Joseph Lovecchio and will be hosted by Mr. Gary […]