Press Releases
USCCB: V Encuentro Delegates Charged with Building a Culture of Encounter that Rekindles Hope
October 1st, 2018USCCB: Delegados al V Encuentro enviados a construir una cultura de encuentro que reviva la esperanza
October 1st, 2018Archbishop Chaput Calls For Archdiocese Wide Support Of National Relief Efforts To Support Victims Of Hurricane Florence
September 26th, 2018Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia consider taking up a one-time, special collection on the weekend of their choosing, September 29-30 or October 6-7, to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
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.