Press Releases

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Holy Week And The Notre Dame Fire

April 16th, 2019

M. Jean Duchesne cofounded the French edition of the Communio international theological journal and served as special assistant to the late Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger of Paris for more than 25 years.

Statement Of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Fire At Cathedral Of Notre-Dame De Paris

April 15th, 2019

Throughout the day, I’ve monitored news reports regarding the fire overwhelming the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris with deep sadness and shock.

Saint John the Evangelist Parish To Hold Annual Via Crucis On Good Friday

April 15th, 2019

Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Friday, April 19th — Good Friday.

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors Volunteers Who Made Significant Contributions To The Church’s Works Of Charity And Mercy Last Year

April 12th, 2019

Today’s honorees represent 3,443 CHS volunteers who provided a combined total 91,168 volunteer hours to the Catholic Church’s local works of charity in 2018.

Holy Week And Easter Liturgies At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul

April 12th, 2019

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday April 14, 2019 – April 21, 2019

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Why House Bill 800 Matters

April 10th, 2019

The lack of a quality education is a chronic problem for persons in poverty, severely limiting their future. 

Catholic Charities Appeal To Host Seventh Annual Night With The Phillies 

April 9th, 2019

The game selected for the partnership will feature a special pre-game retirement ceremony highlighting the career of former Phillies second baseman, Chase Utley.

Statement Of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding The Appointment Of Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory As The Archbishop Of Washington, D.C.

April 4th, 2019

Washington is an important See for the Church in the United States, and Archbishop Gregory’s long experience as a leader will serve the people of the archdiocese and the wider Catholic community very well. 

USCCB: Chairman of US Bishops Pro Life Committee Issues Statement on Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

April 3rd, 2019

Today, U.S. Representative Steve Scalise is filing a discharge petition to force a vote on Representative Ann Wagner’s bill, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.