Press Releases
Saint Augustine Catholic Church Presents “Something Wonderful,” a Christmas Concert
December 3rd, 2019Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church is proud to present “Something Wonderful,” a Christmas Concert.
Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Bless and Dedicate Saint Edmond Senior Community Center
December 2nd, 2019The Senior Community Center, one of four operated by Catholic Housing and Community Services, is located on the lower level of Saint Edmond Church in South Philadelphia.
Pope Francis Bestows Honors Upon 10 Individuals For Exceptional Service To The Church In Philadelphia
November 25th, 2019The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 10 individuals for their exceptional service to the Catholic Church.
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Receives Nearly 13,000 Diapers and Other Infant Care Essentials Thanks to Online Diaper Drive
November 25th, 2019Throughout October, Catholic Social Services hosted an online diaper drive to encourage broad and meaningful participation in Respect Life Month.
U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Joins Pro-Life Coalition in Asking President to Oppose Amendment Enriching Global Abortion Providers
November 22nd, 2019On November 21, Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City and Chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Pro-Life Activities joined 17 other pro-life groups in urging President Trump to ensure that an amendment led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), which would enrich global abortion providers, is not part of any final appropriations package.
Volunteers with Mary’s Cupboard in Bucks County to Package and Distribute Thanksgiving Meals for Local Families In Need
November 21st, 2019Mary’s Cupboard, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), will package and distribute Thanksgiving meals for nearly 50 families in need.
Catholic Housing and Community Services’ of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Thanksgiving Luncheon Celebrations for Senior Residents
November 20th, 2019Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) will once again host Thanksgiving luncheon celebrations for residents of its affordable senior housing communities.
Mercy Hospice Selected By Catholic Charities Appeal And The Catholic Foundation Of Greater Philadelphia As Official #GivingTuesday Beneficiary
November 19th, 2019Celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, #GivingTuesday encourages broad participation to give back to communities and causes that matter in impactful ways.
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
November 15th, 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.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Irony and Catholic Memory
November 15th, 2019“Having trivialized the past by equating it with outmoded . . . fashions and attitudes, people today resent anyone who draws on the past in serious discussions of contemporary conditions or attempts to use the past as a standard by which to judge the present