Press Releases

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Shootings in Las Vegas

October 2nd, 2017

So many precious and innocent lives were senselessly lost in an evil manner and it fills all of us with an unspeakable sadness.

Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With 102 Area Schools For The 2017-2018 Academic Year To Help Combat Hunger

September 28th, 2017

Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (NDS) is sponsoring the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. This year, NDS has partnered with 102 schools in the Philadelphia region to ensure that more than 30,000 students have access to breakfast and lunch during the school day. Of […]

Archbishop Chaput to Dedicate and Bless Donor Wall and Memorial Garden Commemorating the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and Visit of Pope Francis

September 27th, 2017

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will preside at a Liturgy of the Word at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to mark the second anniversary of the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 (WMOF) and the visit of Pope Francis to our city.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Participate in Pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

September 27th, 2017

The pilgrimage is in celebration of the anniversary year of Our Lady of Fatima.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Continues 2017-2018 Lecture Series Featuring Nationally Renowned Scholars and Authors

September 26th, 2017

The series is an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us. 

Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia “Shares The Journey” With Immigrants And Refugees From The Refugee Resettlement Program

September 25th, 2017

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is responding to Pope Francis’ call to Share the Journey with immigrants and refugees by hosting a welcome luncheon for newly arrived individuals from its Refugee Resettlement Program.

Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics to Host Two-Day Spiritual Revival

September 25th, 2017

The event will feature inspiring preaching, uplifting prayer, and powerful music

Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Hold Archdiocesan Rosary On The Memorial Of Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul

September 25th, 2017

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will observe the Memorial of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Saturday, October 7th with an Archdiocesan Rosary.

Archbishop Chaput Calls for Relief Efforts to Support Victims of Hurricane Irma in the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands

September 22nd, 2017

This diocese is shepherded by Most Reverend Herbert A. Bevard, who was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.