Press Releases

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Open Two Hours Late on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

February 2nd, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific to […]

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Full Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021

February 2nd, 2021

Due to the recent inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct full virtual instruction tomorrow, Wednesday, February 3, 2021.  Students and parents should refer to their local school website for schedule information. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district […]

Archdiocesan High Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Hold Virtual Instruction Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

February 1st, 2021

Due to the projected continuation of inclement weather, Archdiocesan secondary schools in the City of Philadelphia will hold a virtual Flexible Day of Instruction on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.   Archdiocesan high schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific […]

Catholic Parish and Regional Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Conduct Virtual Learning Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

February 1st, 2021

Due to ongoing and projected continuation of inclement weather, parish and regional elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct virtual instruction tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021.  Parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. A communication specific to […]

USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Welcome Administration’s Racial Equity Actions on Housing and Prisons

February 1st, 2021

Following recent executive actions to promote racial equity in housing and the criminal justice system, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux, chairman of the USCCB’s Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, issued the following statement:

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Kick Off 46th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

February 1st, 2021

Rice Bowl is a Lenten almsgiving program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

**Additional Updated Information** Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary School Buildings in the City of Philadelphia to be Closed On Monday, February 1, 2021

January 31st, 2021

Secondary Schools will be on a virtual Flexible Day of Instruction Parochial Elementary Schools will Conduct Virtual Learning Due to projected inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, February 1, 2021. Secondary Schools in the City of Philadelphia will be on a […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Additional Entities for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020

January 28th, 2021

In late November 2020, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia published audited financial statements for The Office for Financial Services, its Pastoral Center entity, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020.

USCCB: Bishops Decry Executive Order that Promotes Abortion Overseas

January 28th, 2021

Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order allowing U.S. taxpayer funds to be sent to organizations that both promote and provide abortions in developing countries.

**Media Advisory** Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Hosts “Farmers To Families” Food Box Distribution

January 28th, 2021

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will host a “Farmers to Families” food box distribution to benefit individuals and families facing food insecurity stemming from the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.