Press Releases

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital To Host Free Food Distribution

April 29th, 2021

This is NDS’ 11th large-scale community-wide food giveaway since October 2020.

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Teams Up With The City Of Philadelphia And Federal Emergency Management Agency For COVID-19 Vaccination Event For The Philadelphia Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Community

April 29th, 2021

Deaf Vaccination Day invites Philadelphia’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community along with their friends, family, and caregivers to sign up and get vaccinated.

*Media Advisory* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Saint John’s Hospice

April 28th, 2021

Saint John’s Hospice has provided care for homeless men in Philadelphia for over half a century.

Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass

April 28th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on Saturday, May 1st.

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Express Support for Commitments at Leaders Summit on Climate

April 26th, 2021

President Joe Biden convened the Leaders Summit on Climate on April 22-23, which included a video message by Pope Francis.

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Marks National Volunteer Week— Recognizes Volunteers With Virtual Celebration

April 23rd, 2021

The individuals recognized today represent 4,090 volunteers who provided a combined total of 95,911 volunteer hours to the Catholic Church’s local works of charity in 2020.

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives Donation of 250,000 3-Ply Masks— Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Expresses Gratitude to Those Involved

April 22nd, 2021

Families, youth, and individuals who benefit from programs operated by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of
Philadelphia (CSS) and in need of personal protective equipment amid the ongoing pandemic are receiving a boost thanks to a donation of 250,000 3-ply masks from Philadelphia-based and Veteran Owned Small Business, Stronghold Group.

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 10th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Ongoing Food Insecurity amid the Pandemic

April 22nd, 2021

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 10th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Issues Statement Following the Verdict in the Trial of Derek Chauvin

April 20th, 2021

The anguish, grief, and fear that consumed our country last spring following the tragic and disturbing death of George Floyd was overwhelming. In the immediate aftermath, old wounds were ripped wide open as the mortal sin of racism cut through our communities.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Migration Committee Chairman Expresses Disappointment that Low Refugee Admissions Goal Remains

April 20th, 2021

The Biden Administration announced Friday afternoon that it will not increase the historically low number of refugees who can be resettled in the United States for the current fiscal year.