Press Releases
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Toward a Fair and Reasonable Way Forward
September 25th, 2018I want to underline our commitment to helping abuse survivors, whether their claims are time-barred or not.
USCCB: Statement in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Immigrants and Public Benefits
September 24th, 2018Pennsylvania’s Bishops: We Pledge Our Support for Independent Sex Abuse Survivors’ Compensation Program
September 21st, 2018Since the release of the grand jury report on August 14, we the Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania have reflected deeply on the ugly record of clergy sexual abuse in our Commonwealth, and on times when Church leadership failed to protect our people over a period of decades.
USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Domestic Justice Chairman Encourages Congressional Efforts to Address the Opioid Crisis
September 21st, 2018USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Statement on Sex Abuse Scandals; Committee Releases Actions to be Taken Within Its Authority
September 20th, 2018USCCB: President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement Following Meeting with Pope Francis
September 13th, 2018Annual Indian Catholic Heritage Day to Mark Ruby Jubilee
September 12th, 2018Organized each year by the Indian American Catholic Association of Philadelphia and local Indian Catholic communities, Indian Catholic Heritage Day celebrates the rich traditions and cultures of the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Latin, and Knanaya communities in the greater Philadelphia region.
Saint Bede The Venerable Parish (Bucks County) To Host Third Annual Padre Pio Festival
September 10th, 2018This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Saint Pio and the 100th anniversary of his Stigmata Saint Bede the Venerable Parish will host its third annual Padre Pio festival on parish grounds Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018. This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of […]
Mass of Thanksgiving to be Celebrated for Newly Beatified Founder of Sisters of the Redeemer
September 10th, 2018Upon review of the life and good works of Mother Alphonse, Pope Francis attributed a healing miracle that took place on May 29, 1955 to her intercession. The acceptance of the authenticity of this miracle officially closed a long period of study of her heroic virtues necessary for beatification.
Over 300 Students Gather at Saint Peter the Apostle School to Kick-Off the 2018-2019 School Year in the Archdiocese with Prayer and a Pep Rally
September 7th, 2018Today, students gathered in the atrium at the National Shrine of Saint John Neumann to celebrate the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The celebration signaled the opening of the 235th consecutive year for Catholic education in the region.