Press Releases

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host 31st Annual Christmas Concert and Open House

November 20th, 2018

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomes all to attend an Open House followed by an evening of religious music and prayer during this year’s Advent season at the 31st annual Christmas Concert.  Sunday, December 9, 2018 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Open House) 4:00 p.m. (Concert) Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary 100 East Wynnewood Road Wynnewood, PA […]

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements For Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2018 And June 30, 2017

November 20th, 2018

Reports illustrate a surplus in the core operating result and an improvement of over $270 million against underfunded balance sheet obligations; projections include the expectation of a break-even or better result for the operating budget in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019.

Saint Mary Interparochial School to Celebrate Golden Jubilee With Gala at Ballroom at the Ben

November 20th, 2018

Saint Mary Interparochial School, a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, in Old City Philadelphia will celebrate the culmination of its year-long Golden Jubilee celebration with a “Golden Jubilee Gala,” generously presented by The Daly Group at KW Philly. The theme of the gala is “A Celebration of Excellence in Catholic Education from Colonial to Contemporary.” It will be held at the Ballroom at the Ben.  Proceeds from the gala will support enhancements to the school’s physical space and facilities.    

Catholic Housing And Community Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Celebrates The 10 Year Anniversary Of Saint John Neumann Place

November 16th, 2018

Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host a luncheon to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Saint John Neumann Place.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Celebration of the Installation of the Tomb with the Sacred Remains of Saint Katharine Drexel

November 14th, 2018

Mass will be broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopChaput  All people of good will are invited to join the priests, deacons, religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to celebrate in the installation of the tomb with the sacred remains of Saint Katharine Drexel. Her remains were translated to a newly constructed tomb at the […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Facts for the Record

November 13th, 2018

Dear friends, Every once in awhile a story circulates in the press that requires a response.  That is my purpose here.

ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. Cap. ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT RECONCILIATION AND REPARATIONS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE

November 8th, 2018

Today’s announcement follows a pledge made by Archbishop Chaput in September to spearhead a program administered independently of Church leadership or influence that will provide financial compensation and support for those sexually abused as minors by Archdiocesan clergy.

El arzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. anuncia el establecimiento del programa de Reparaciones Independientes y Reconciliación para sobrevivientes de abuso sexual infantil

November 8th, 2018

El anuncio de hoy sigue a una promesa hecha por el arzobispo Chaput en septiembre para encabezar un programa administrado independientemente del liderazgo de la Iglesia o de influencias que proporcionará compensación financiera y apoyo a los menores por abusos sexuales de parte del clero de la Arquidiócesis.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 2018 – 2019 Concert Series

November 7th, 2018

Experience the best in Sacred and Classical Music in a Cathedral Setting Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is proud to present its 8th season of concerts highlighting Philadelphia’s rich choral tradition alongside inspiring ensembles from around the world at the historic Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The concert series […]