The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is preparing to relocate its headquarters, signing a long-term lease for 80,000 square feet at Three Parkway, just a block from its current Center City location.
The archdiocese, which has occupied its 13-story, 137,000-square-foot building at 222 N. 17th Street since 1971, cited $25 million in deferred maintenance costs and underutilized space as the main reasons for the move. “Financially, this will make sense for the archdiocese. It will be a cost savings,” said spokesperson Ken Gavin.
The new offices will occupy the 10th through 12th floors of the 20-story Three Parkway tower at 1601 Cherry Street. The transition is expected to take place in spring 2026.
At its peak, the current headquarters housed roughly 450 employees, but the workforce has since declined to around 250 through layoffs and attrition. The upcoming move represents a 42% reduction in office space, aligning the organization’s footprint with its streamlined operations.
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