Press Releases

USCCB: Statement of USCCB President and Bishop Chairmen in Advance of Supreme Court’s Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization

March 22nd, 2022

In anticipation of the Supreme Court of the United States issuing its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and chairmen of USCCB committees serving women and families issued the following statement

Archbishop Wood High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams to Play in PIAA 6A and 4A State Championships

March 21st, 2022

Archbishop Wood community to cheer teams on during Pep Rally before they depart for Hershey. The Archbishop Wood High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams from Warminster (Bucks County) will contend for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) 6A and 4A State Championships respectfully. The games will take place at the Giant Center in Hershey […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Secondary Schools to Open Their Doors to 7th Grade Students Throughout the Region for Universal Visitation Day

March 17th, 2022

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is hosting a common universal visitation day for all of its high schools throughout the five-county region.   Seventh grade students throughout the metropolitan area have signed up for the opportunity to explore one of the Archdiocesan secondary schools in depth.  This initiative allows prospective high school students to tour a […]

USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Issues Statement on Migrants and Refugees

March 17th, 2022

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement on migrants and refugees.

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parish Elementary Schools to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

March 17th, 2022

Bridget Brown, a renowned inclusion advocate will speak to students at Saint Katharine of Siena School in Wayne (Delaware County) and Archbishop John Carroll High School in Radnor (Delaware County). Bridget Brown, a renowned inclusion advocate, actress, global messenger for the Special Olympics, and co-founder of the organization Butterflies for Change, will visit Saint Katharine […]

USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Releases Statement on Ukraine

March 16th, 2022

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee has issued the following statement today on Ukraine.

Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls Welcomes Mrs. Molly Quinn as Assistant Principal for Student Life

March 15th, 2022

Mrs. Quinn is a product of Catholic education as are her parents who dedicated their lives to educating young people in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls (LFCHS) in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia recently welcomed Mrs. Molly Quinn, as Assistant Principal for Student Life (APSL). Mrs. Quinn is […]

Catholic Social Services Hosts Welcome Luncheon For Afghan Evacuees Assisted Through Its Afghan Placement And Assistance Program

March 15th, 2022

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is hosting a welcome luncheon for newly arrived individuals and families through its Afghan Placement and Assistance Program.

USCCB: Annual Catholic Relief Services Collection Reveals Christ’s Love to Those in Need

March 14th, 2022

On March 26-27 Catholics giving to The Catholic Relief Services Collection will be aiding people most in need of material and pastoral support both overseas and here at home.

USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Life-Affirming Provisions in Budget Agreement

March 11th, 2022

In response to the 2022 omnibus appropriations agreement, five bishop chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) released the following statement.