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Saint John’s Hospice To Mark 3rd Annual World Day Of The Poor With Prayer Service And Service Of An Evening Meal For Men Experiencing Homelessness
Publish date: November 15, 2019The prayer service will take place in front of the Homeless Jesus statue, which represents the presence of Christ among the most marginalized and vulnerable members of society.
Remain in My Love
Archbishop Chaput’s 3-year initiative for the renewal of marriage and family life in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Learn more at archphila.org/remain.
CCA 2019
Gifts made to the Catholic Charities Appeal support close to 180 ministries and programs.
STRIVE 21-Day Challenge Pornography Detox
STRIVE is a 21-day detox from pornography developed by Matt Fradd and published by Philadelphia-based Cardinal Studios. Thousands of men from around the world have seen a powerful transformation in their lives with this online series. STRIVE is available in both English and Spanish, and is offered at no cost. To learn more about STRIVE, or to register for the 21-day challenge, please click here.
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia benefits more than 175,000 individuals annually. Motivated by its mission to serve the most vulnerable and at-risk members of our society, CSS offers a variety of community-based and residential programs and services to assist and support men, women and children living in Philadelphia and its four surrounding counties.
Diaper Drive for Respect Life Month
Catholic Social Services is hosting an online Diaper Drive to enable broad and meaningful participation in Respect Life Month. Celebrated annually during the month of October, Respect Life Month encourages all Catholics to promote a culture that cherishes life. Diapers are essential to a baby’s healthy development, click here to learn more.
Extraordinary Missionary Month
Pope Francis designated October 2019 as the Extraordinary Missionary Month in an effort to foster greater awareness of missio ad gentes or mission to the people and to animate the missionary transformation of Church life and pastoral activity. To celebrate, the Pontifical Mission Society is sponsoring an “Extraordinary Month of Events” at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Click here to learn more.
Archdiocesan Pilgrimage in Honor of Our Blessed Mother
This pilgrimage will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. and includes Confessions, Procession and Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Holy Rosary. The pilgrimage concludes with a Solemn Mass at 3:00 p.m.
Duruflé Requiem Mass
Come gather in communal remembrance of our deceased loved ones who have gone before us. The Cathedral Parish will present Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, to be sung as part of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass on Saturday, November 2nd at 2:30 p.m. Click here for more information.
Catholic Schools
With 141 schools across five counties, find a school that is right for you.
Explore the Archdiocese’s Elementary, Secondary, Special Education and Early Childhood Programs.
Archdiocesan Audited Financial Statements and Additional Financial Information
For copies of current audited financial statements for entities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as information about the Archdiocesan Finance Council and parish financial policies, please click here.
File an EthicsPoint Report
The Archdiocese has selected EthicsPoint to provide you with a way to anonymously and confidentially report actual or possible violations of financial policies.
ANTHEM
The Office of Youth and Young Adults for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia exists to reveal the real person of Jesus, to help people discover their identity in Him, and to assure everyone that they belong in His Church.
The Holy See
The official website of the Holy See is available in six languages. This website is updated regularly with news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and issues facing the Church and the World.
Office for Divine Worship Workshops
The Office for Divine Worship offers workshops for lectors and ministers of Holy Communion that are designed to provide ongoing formation for this important liturgical ministry.
Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine
The newly constructed Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine at the Cathedral Basilica in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is open for visitation and prayer. Click here to learn more.
Disabilities & Autism Help-Line
Do you need help accessing services and supports for someone with an intellectual disability or Autism? This convenient help-line can help families connect to disabilities services provided by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.