Press Releases

Students Representing Three Archdiocesan High Schools Win Top Honors in Rising Starters Competition Sponsored by Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship

May 23rd, 2018

Bishop Shanahan High School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, and Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls took top spots. On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, students representing all 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia participated in the Rising Starters Program sponsored by the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University. For the […]

John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Community Participates in Spiritual Adoption Program

May 22nd, 2018

Program culminates with collection of baby items to assist local mothers in need. On May 11, 2018, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School held a “baby shower” as part of their participation in the Spiritual Adoption Program. The items donated included diapers, wipes, onesies, outfits, blankets, burp cloths, pacifiers, bottles, lotions, and a baby […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Thoughts on the Synod: Becoming a Hedgehog

May 22nd, 2018

With a synod of the world’s bishops focusing on young people scheduled for this October, hearing directly from the young and those engaged in guiding them can be a great resource.

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA HONORS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS FROM CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS AT THE 39TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC HONORS CONVOCATION

May 21st, 2018

Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese, will be the main celebrant during a Liturgy of the Word preceding the 39th Annual Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The 2018 All Catholic Chorus will provide the liturgical music, under […]

Philly Foster Families Ask Court To Stop City From Shutting Down Critical Foster Care Services

May 17th, 2018

Philadelphia families speak up against the City’s harmful new policy.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Thoughts on the Synod: A Thirst for Mentoring

May 17th, 2018

To prepare for the synod over the next four months, I’ll be handing over my regular column on an occasional basis to young people and others experienced in the work of youth and young adult ministry, so they can voice their thoughts in this space.

Catholic Social Services Sponsors “Women Of Royal Tea Party” For Pregnant Women And New Mothers

May 17th, 2018

In honor of Mother’s Day, Catholic Social Services’ of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) is sponsoring the “Women of Royal Tea Party” for pregnant women and new mothers.

Archbishop Chaput to Ordain Six Men to the Priesthood

May 16th, 2018

The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopChaput.