Press Releases
Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School Pilots Tuition4me Virtual Initiative
April 12th, 2021The program is designed to assist seniors throughout the region in defraying college expenses. Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia recently launched Tuition4me. This initiative seeks to assist high school seniors at schools throughout the region in defraying college expenses. The unique program is a virtual auction of […]
Archbishop Pérez to Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities
April 8th, 2021Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the annual Archdiocesan Mass for Persons with Disabilities.
*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts 9th Free Community Food Distribution to Combat Hunger During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 8th, 2021Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is hosting its 9th free community food distribution to address pandemic-related food insecurity.
Gary and Patricia Holloway to Receive Saint Charles Borromeo Award in Virtual Ceremony
April 7th, 2021Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced that Gary and Patricia Holloway will be the recipients of the Saint Charles Borromeo Award, given by the Board of Trustees of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Concert Band to Perform Its Annual Festival Via Livestream
April 5th, 2021Seventy-four 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 Concert Band. This year’s concert is under the direction of guest conductor, Mr. James Colonna, D.M.A, Director of Bands/Graduate Studies in Instrumental Conducting, Messiah University. It will […]
*Media Advisory* Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese Of Philadelphia and Michael the Archangel Ministry Program at the Philadelphia Lodge #5, Fraternal Order Of Police Team Up To Distribute 200 Meals On Good Friday
April 1st, 2021The boxes will be given out at Saint Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
USCCB Catholic Home Missions Appeal Strengthens the Church in the United States
March 31st, 2021Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Catholic Home Missions Appeal supported ministry in U.S. dioceses and parishes that, even in the best of times, are challenged to sustain worship and outreach activities without financial help.
Angela Babcock, Director of Nursing for Catholic Social Services’ Divine Providence Village, Selected As a Frontline Hero By The Philadelphia Phillies
March 31st, 2021Angela was selected as one of 41 honorees from a field of nearly 500 nominated frontline workers throughout the Philadelphia area.
USCCB: Annual Liturgical Celebration of Youth and Young Adults Moved from Palm Sunday to Christ the King
March 30th, 2021In March 2021, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Administrative Committee voted to align its nationwide liturgical celebration of youth and young adults, which was traditionally celebrated on Palm Sunday, with the new universal date, the feast of Christ the King.
Three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School Alumni from Delaware County Recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society As “Students of the Year 2021”
March 30th, 2021The students and their families raised over $150,000 to fight Leukemia and Lymphoma Pauline Hartman, Alexa Mervine, and Barbara Nather are three Archdiocese of Philadelphia Elementary School alumni who were recently recognized by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) as “Students of the Year 2021” for raising $153,336.96 for the Delaware chapter of LLS. Both […]