Press Releases

USCCB: USCCB Chairmen Welcome Designation of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

March 11th, 2021

On March 8, 2021, the Biden Administration announced that it will be designating Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Celebrates the Solemn Mass for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary

March 11th, 2021

As the “Year of Saint Joseph” continues, the faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate Saint Joseph as husband of Mary and guardian of the Child Jesus during the Mass for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph.

Declaración Del Reverendicimo Nelson J. Pérez Al Ser Nombrado Miembro De La Comisión Pontificia Para América Latina Por El Papa Francisco

March 11th, 2021

Con el corazón lleno de alegría, supe que el Papa Francisco me ha designado para servir como miembro de la Comisión Pontificia para América Latina

Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Upon Being Named a Member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America by Pope Francis

March 10th, 2021

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

March 10th, 2021

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

March 10th, 2021

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

March 9th, 2021

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following message today on the global COVID-19 pandemic.

USCCB: The Catholic Relief Services Collection Protects Human Life and Promotes Human Dignity Worldwide

March 8th, 2021

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

March 8th, 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 […]