Press Releases

Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout the Philadelphia Region Mark the Beginning of Lent

February 24th, 2022

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 12:05 p.m. Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and the Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel Will Celebrate Her Feast Day on March 3rd

February 22nd, 2022

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel with a Sung Mass at the Shrine within the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 47th Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

February 18th, 2022

This year, Rice Bowl will officially begin on Ash Wednesday, March 2 and conclude on Holy Saturday, April 16.

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

February 17th, 2022

Earlier today, the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF), in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools, announced a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program (SOA). This initiative is made possible through the generosity of the Connelly Foundation. The SOA is a four-day conference […]

*Media Advisory* Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Kick Off 47th Annual Rice Bowl Initiative

February 15th, 2022

For the 47th consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will kick-off Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, the nationwide Lenten program that provides people of all ages with ways to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Announce Student Scholarship Opportunity for Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

February 14th, 2022

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge (FFVF) in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s secondary schools will announce a scholarship opportunity for high school students to participate in Spirit of American Youth Leadership program (SOA). The SOA is a four-day conference for high school students that provides dynamic interaction with experts on citizenship, democracy, the […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Commission for Missionary Disciples

February 14th, 2022

In the summer of 2020, Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez tasked the Archdiocesan Office for the New Evangelization with launching a Commission for Missionary Disciples.

Pray for Peace in Ukraine an Appeal of the Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of the United States

February 13th, 2022

Over the last weeks, the world has become fully aware of the fact that democratic Ukraine and its freedom-loving
people are increasingly surrounded by hostile military forces prone for invasion.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Updated Covid-19 Mitigation Procedures in Schools Located in Suburban Counties

February 11th, 2022

Effective Monday, February 28th, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in suburban high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all suburban parish and regional elementary schools. This afternoon all elementary and secondary school families and staff are receiving a joint letter from administrators of the […]

USCCB: International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking, Feast Day of St. Josephine Bakhita to be Observed on February 8

February 7th, 2022

WASHINGTON – The International Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking will be observed on February 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita.