Press Releases

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Host Cathedral Choir Camp for Children

June 6th, 2019

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host the Cantate Domino choir camp for children of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this summer.

Catholic Housing And Community Services’ Eldercare Program Director Awarded Reverend Carmine Dibiase Clergy Award For Community Service

June 5th, 2019

The Reverend Carmine DiBiase Clergy Award for Community Service is awarded by the 1st Philadelphia Police District Advisory Council.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput to Ordain Seven Men to the Permanent Diaconate

June 4th, 2019

Those being ordained are: Melvin Burton Jr., Michael J. Cipressi, Mathew D. Coyne, William J. Griffin, Christopher J. Hilden, Steven M. Javie, and Gary D. Schoenenberger. 

Graduating Seniors From The Archdiocesan Class of 2019 Make Record Breaking Scholarship Announcement

May 31st, 2019

Members of the Archdiocesan Class of 2019 earned an astounding $396,517,099.00 in scholarships to attend colleges and universities across the country. Graduating seniors representing all 17 Archdiocesan high schools from throughout the five-county region came together to unveil the cumulative scholarship dollars earned by the Class of 2019.  For the second consecutive year, the total […]

Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2019

May 29th, 2019

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic high schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2019.  Catholic schools are committed to giving students the tools, skills, and guidance they […]

Catholic Social Services and the Office for the New Evangelization of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Educational Series on Addiction

May 28th, 2019

Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), along with the Office for the New Evangelization, will host the inspirational series, “We Thirst,” a comprehensive educational retreat program.