Press Releases
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese Invited to Take Part in the Annual Celebration of World Mission Sunday
Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Annual World Mission Sunday Mass.
**MEDIA ADVISORY** Nutritional Development Services Partners with the U.S. Department Of Agriculture “Farmers To Families” Food Box Program To Distribute Food To Those Impacted By The COVID-19 Pandemic
The pre-packaged food boxes, which supports American farmers and families affected by the pandemic, will contain 10 pounds of nourishing produce, five pounds of meat, and five pounds of dairy products. Recipients also will receive a gallon of milk.
Catholic Housing and Community Services Partners With St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne (Bucks County) To Provide Services to Senior Citizens
The newly launched St. Mary Family Caregiver Center, located on the campus of St. Mary Medical Center, aims to connect older adults and care givers to local resources and services to help senior citizens successfully age-in-place in their community.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Priest Found Unsuitable For Ministry
Reverend William E. Dean has been found unsuitable for ministry based on a substantiated allegation that he sexually abused a minor in the late 1970s.
Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., Mathematics Teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School, Selected for The University of Chicago’s Outstanding Educator Award
Sister Alice Hess, I.H.M., a mathematics teacher at Archbishop Ryan High School in Northeast Philadelphia, has been recognized by The University of Chicago with its Outstanding Educator Award. Sister Alice was nominated for the award by Mathias Davila, a member of Archbishop Ryan’s Class of 2020 and a freshman at The University of Chicago. In […]
Saint Charles Seminary Launches Institute for Christian Formation with Classes Beginning in January 2021
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary today announced the launch of the Institute for Christian Formation with classes beginning in January 2021.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Mr. James E. Andrews as Director of the Office for Black Catholics
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez has appointed Mr. James E. Andrews as its next Director of the Office for Black Catholics effective October 12, 2020.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Virtual Celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month
The Hispanic Catholic Community will gather virtually to commemorate its heritage and diversity
Statement of Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez Welcoming Pope Francis’ Encyclical Fratelli Tutti
I am deeply pleased to welcome the Holy Father’s latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti.
#iGiveCatholic Launches in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia For #GivingTuesday
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will partner to support this national Catholic Day of Giving. The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is partnering with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in #iGiveCatholic for the first time. #iGiveCatholic is celebrated annually on #GivingTuesday, which follows Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber […]