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March 3, 2019

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Relegation of Former Worship Site in the City of Philadelphia

The Saint Peter Claver Church building, which has not been a parish church since 1985, and has not served as an active worship site since 2014, will no longer be designated as a Roman Catholic church.

February 25, 2019

ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS REAFFIRMS ACCREDITATION OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

On February 15, 2019, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Board of Commissioners reaffirmed the accreditation of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for a period of 10 years.

February 22, 2019

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TO CELEBRATE FEAST OF SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL WITH NOVENA AND SOLEMN MASS

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel, a native Philadelphian and the second American-born saint canonized by the Catholic Church.

February 22, 2019

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Launches 44th Annual Rice Bowl In Conjunction With Catholic Relief Services

This morning, Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre presided over the kick-off the 44th Annual Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

February 19, 2019

Archdiocesan High Schools And Parochial Elementary Schools In The City Of Philadelphia To Be Closed On Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Due to projected inclement weather throughout the day, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

February 18, 2019

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Safe Haven Sunday

Here’s a simple fact:  Today, anyone on the internet can get hardcore pornography for free.  Even the most extreme content — no matter how abusive or strange, legal or illegal — can be had for a price.

February 11, 2019

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools In The City of Philadelphia To Open Two Hours Late On Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Due to projected inclement weather during the morning rush hour, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 12, 2019.