Press Releases
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Mass Schedule
Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Vigil Mass on Thursday, December 24, 2020 and the Christmas Day Noon Solemn Mass on Friday, December 25, 2020.
USCCB: Bishop Chairmen Commend Administration for Enforcing Conscience Laws on Abortion
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights announced yesterday that it is taking corrective action against the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC) and the State of California for violating federal conscience laws on abortion.
Residents and Staff at Divine Providence Village Receive Early Christmas Gifts Thanks To Saint John Chrysostom Parish (Delaware County)
The donations were part of the Saint Nicholas Project, a community outreach initiative which aims to provide presents during the Christmas season to bereaved and homebound parishioners as well as in-need individuals and families in the local community.
Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Conduct All Virtual Learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020
Due to the inclement weather this evening and tomorrow morning, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will conduct all virtual learning on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and […]
Nutritional Development Services of The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Free Food Distribution Event in Delaware County For Those Facing Food Insecurity
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) will distribute free family meals in Delaware County to those in need and facing food insecurity. Saturday, December 19, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Chester Community Charter School (East Campus Parking Lot) East 5th Street and Crosby Street Chester, PA 19013 NDS will also provide […]
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez’s Visit To Saint Edmond’s Home for Children to Mark the 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Canceled Due To Impending Inclement Weather
Due to impending inclement weather, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) has announced the cancellation of the outdoor portion of its 65th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party that was originally scheduled to take place Thursday, December 17th at Saint Edmond’s Home for Children in Delaware County. This decision was made […]
Students And Families At Saint Andrew School (Bucks County) Hold Diaper Drive To Benefit Expectant Mothers And Families Served By Catholic Social Services
Expectant mothers and families with young children who benefit from programs offered by the Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC) in Levittown are receiving a boost thanks to a diaper drive organized by Saint Andrew Catholic School in Newtown (Bucks County).
BLOCS Announces $1M Donation to Saint Francis de Sales School
King of Prussia, PA: Jim Downey, Development Manager at Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) will be on hand Tuesday, December 15 at 10:00 am to present a check to Administrators at Saint Francis de Sales School in Philadelphia from an anonymous donor in the amount of $1 million dollars. Representing the donor will […]
Cardinal O’Hara High School Students to Pack Six SUVs With Close to 300 Wrapped Gifts for Children and Youth Served by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Students from Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield (Delaware County) have collected almost 300 items for at risk and in need children and youth served by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) throughout the five-county Philadelphia metropolitan region. Members of the senior class from the Operation Santa Claus team will be dressed […]
Bucks County Family Service Center Receives $2,000 Grant From Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund To Help Provide Continued Support to Families amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The Bucks County Family Service Center (BCFSC), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), is pleased to announce that it has received a $2,000 grant from the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund.