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January 17, 2020

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Launches 2020 Catholic Charities Appeal and Sets $12.5 Million Fundraising Goalto Benefit Those in Need

The announcement took place at Divine Providence Village in Springfield (Delaware County), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and a beneficiary of CCA.

January 17, 2020

The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Commemorate Her Human Rights Work and that of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Shrine of Saint Katharine Drexel will host an engaging talk, “Martin Luther King, Jr. and Saint Katharine Drexel: Champions of Justice,” by Bucks County Human Relations Council board member and Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament associate, Joyce Hadley.

January 17, 2020

USCCB: National Prayer Vigil for Life In Nation’s Capital, January 23-24

The National Prayer Vigil for Life will be held from Thursday, January 23 to Friday, January 24, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

January 16, 2020

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to Host Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service

This year’s theme is Open Wide Our Hearts: Our Call to Heal the Racial Divide.

January 15, 2020

Catholic Social Services to Hold “Luminaries for Life” Observance in Remembrance Of The Millions of Lives Lost To Abortion

This observance recalls the sanctity and dignity of human life and is a local precursor to the 47th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 24th.

January 14, 2020

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Encourages Faithful To Participate In The “9 Days For Life” Initiative Calling For An End To Abortion And Respect For The Sanctity Of Human Life

“9 Days for Life” is a national initiative sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; it will take place January 21-29, 2020

January 13, 2020

The Sisters of Life to Host Centennial Celebration in Honor of Their Founder, The Late John Cardinal O’Connor

The Sisters of Life will join together for an evening of prayer and reflection in honor of the 100th birthday of John Cardinal O’Connor, the late Archbishop of New York and the founder of the order.

January 9, 2020

President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Chairman of Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Committee Urge All Parties to Embrace Peace

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued the following statement:

January 8, 2020

Catholic Housing and Community Services’ Partners With The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General To Host Educational Presentation on Elder Bullying At Nativity B.V.M. Place

This interactive presentation, offered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, is designed to educate seniors and caregivers on senior bullying and what individuals can do to stop it.

December 22, 2019

Archbishop Chaput’s Letter To The Jewish Community On The Approach Of Hanukkah

Dear Friends, As once again the Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, please accept my prayerful best wishes and the neighborly greetings of the Catholic clergy and parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In our day, burdened as we are by so many fears and oppressions, we might feel truly overwhelmed. In contrast, […]