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USCCB: President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Issues Statement on Theodore McCarrick in Response to Judgement by the Holy See
Publish date: February 18, 2019News from CatholicPhilly.com
Paris-based Ukrainian Catholic bishop to head U.S. archeparchy
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Borys Gudziak of the Paris-based Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Volodymyr the Great, to be the seventh metropolitan-archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
In the U.S., a sobering mood after news of McCarrick’s laicization
Even though the Vatican stripping McCarrick of his clerical status Feb. 16 was expected, the news cast a somber mood over those faith communities already grappling with what had happened while he was among them in the past.
Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program to Support Survivors of Clergy Sexual Abuse (IRRP)
The IRRP will be administered independently of Church leadership or influence and provide financial compensation to those sexually abused as minors by clergy of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. To learn more about this program or to submit a claim, please visit www.PhiladelphiaArchdioceseIRRP.com
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Sponsors Pilgrimage to Oberammergau (May 29-June 6, 2020)
Join pilgrims from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul May 29- June 6, 2020 for a 9 day pilgrimage to Oberammergau. All interested are invited to a trip presentation Wed, Feb. 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center. For more information, please visit cathedralphila.org/oberammergau.
CCA 2019
Gifts made to the Catholic Charities Appeal support close to 180 ministries and programs.
Catholic Schools
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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.
Wedding Anniversary Mass
Saturday May 4 2019, 5:15 PM Anticipated Mass • The annual Wedding Anniversary Mass is celebrated for couples in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have been married 1-5 years, married 25 years or more, and married 50 years or more. Click here to attend.
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.
The Keys and Sword Event 2019
The Keys and Sword Event is the annual fundraising effort of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. This year’s event will take place on Friday, June 28th, 6:30 p.m. at The Logan Philadelphia Hotel. To learn more please visit http://cathedralphila.org/keys/.
Strangers in a Strange Land
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has authored a new book offering guidance on how Christians―and particularly Catholics―can live their faith vigorously in a post-Christian public square. Click here to learn more and order your copy.
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.
For stressed or troubled marriages
The Retrouvaille Program consists of a weekend experience with 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. It provides the tools to help put your marriage in order again. The main emphasis of the program is on communication in marriage between husband and wife.
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.
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.
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.
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