Press Releases
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Respect Life Sunday Mass
Faithful across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to mark the beginning of Respect Life Month at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Send Relief Supplies To Support Victims Of Hurricane Ida In The Diocese Of Houma-Thibodaux In Louisiana
Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services are organizing shipments of food and clothing to aid in relief efforts.
USCCB: Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on the Death of Bishop Anthony Pilla, Former USCCB President
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on the passing of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, bishop emeritus of Cleveland.
Saint John’s Hospice Launches Inaugural “Boot Up Philly” Initiative
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), has launched a new effort to provide footwear and essential clothing items to individuals experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of Cleveland
Today, I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Most Reverend Anthony M. Pilla, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Cleveland
FOUR CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA NAMED 2021 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE
They are among only 23 private or religious schools in the country to receive this honor. Two are receiving this distinction for the second time. Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown (Bucks County), Saint Ignatius of Antioch Catholic School in Yardley (Bucks County), Saint Mary Catholic School in Schwenksville (Montgomery County), and Saint Norbert […]
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Celebrate 150 Years in Overbrook
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will begin a series of celebrations marking its 150th Anniversary at its Overbrook (now Wynnewood) campus.
USCCB: Highlighting Human Fraternity, National Migration Week to be Celebrated September 20-26
WASHINGTON—National Migration Week 2021 starts today and will conclude on September 26 in solidarity with the Holy See’s observation of the World Day for Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on September 26.
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Statement on Abortion Funding in Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced portions of the reconciliation bill without removing abortion funding provisions or including the Hyde Amendment to prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion.
Catholic Housing and Community Services Breaks Ground For Saint Joseph Place, An Affordable Senior Housing Community In Delaware County
This morning at a special ceremony, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) broke ground for Saint Joseph Place, a new affordable housing community for independent seniors in Collingdale (Delaware County).