Press Releases
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s All Catholic Chorus and Jazz Band to Perform Annual Concert
March 3rd, 2022Eighty-five 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 2022 All Catholic Chorus and Jazz Band and to perform in the annual concert. This year’s All Catholic Chorus, is under the direction of guest conductor, Dr. Lynnel Joy Jenkins, […]
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School
March 3rd, 2022Archbishop Pérez to celebrate Mass and preside over the blessing and dedication of the school’s new Learning Center. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will visit Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic School (SKDS) in Holland (Bucks County) to celebrate Mass for the SKDS community. He will also bless and dedicate the school’s new Learning Center. Prior to celebrating […]
Nutritional Development Services Hosts Annual Lenten Food Drive
March 2nd, 2022Nutritional Development Services (NDS), an agency of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is hosting its annual “One-Can Meal” food drive to enable broad and meaningful participation in the Lenten season.
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Visit Saint Thomas the Apostle School in Glen Mills and Celebrate Mass
March 2nd, 2022Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will celebrate Mass for the Saint Thomas the Apostle School community in Glen Mills (Delaware County) followed by a visit to the school. 9:00 a.m. (Mass) Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Saint Thomas the Apostle Church 430 Valleybrook Road Glen Mills, PA 19342 (Delaware County) Following Mass in the Parish Hall, […]
USCCB: American and European Bishops Unite in Support for the Church and People of Lebanon
March 1st, 2022Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice & Peace has joined with bishops from several other countries to jointly release a statement on Lebanon.
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Respond to Senate Rejection of Extreme Abortion on Demand Bill
March 1st, 2022Today, the U.S. Senate voted against advancement of the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755.
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia Releases Video Message From Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Sviatoslav Shevchuk
February 28th, 2022On behalf of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia shares a video message from Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, His Beatitude Sviatoslav Shevchuk.
Statement of Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez on the Death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie
February 28th, 2022I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent death of Most Reverend Donald W. Trautman, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Erie.
Archbishop Pérez To Offer Mass For The Intention Of Peace In Ukraine, The Ukrainian People, And The Ukrainian Community In Philadelphia
February 25th, 2022Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia, will celebrate Mass for the intention of peace in the Ukraine, the Ukrainian People, and the Ukrainian community in Philadelphia this Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ President Echoes Pope Francis’ Call for Prayer and Fasting for Ukraine
February 24th, 2022WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a statement on Ukraine: