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January 13, 2020

The Sisters of Life to Host Centennial Celebration in Honor of Their Founder, The Late John Cardinal O’Connor

The Sisters of Life will join together for an evening of prayer and reflection in honor of the 100th birthday of John Cardinal O’Connor, the late Archbishop of New York and the founder of the order.

January 9, 2020

President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Chairman of Bishops’ International Justice and Peace Committee Urge All Parties to Embrace Peace

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace, issued the following statement:

January 8, 2020

Catholic Housing and Community Services’ Partners With The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General To Host Educational Presentation on Elder Bullying At Nativity B.V.M. Place

This interactive presentation, offered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, is designed to educate seniors and caregivers on senior bullying and what individuals can do to stop it.

December 22, 2019

Archbishop Chaput’s Letter To The Jewish Community On The Approach Of Hanukkah

Dear Friends, As once again the Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, please accept my prayerful best wishes and the neighborly greetings of the Catholic clergy and parishioners of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In our day, burdened as we are by so many fears and oppressions, we might feel truly overwhelmed. In contrast, […]

December 20, 2019

THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL: CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses

December 20, 2019

Bucks County Family Service Center to Host Children’s Christmas Brunch Celebration

Parents and children who benefit from the Bucks County Family Service Center’s parenting and pregnancy programs will be in attendance for the festivities.

December 20, 2019

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Christmas 2019

In his Christmas message of 1944 – the fifth year of a Second World War that spanned the globe with its suffering – Pope Pius XII offered these words:

December 19, 2019

Catholic Social Services’ Northeast Family Service Center to Treat Children Who Benefit From Community-Based Programs with Visit from Santa

The event is organized by Reverend Steven P. Wetzel, OSFS, Chaplain at Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 5. It is sponsored by the Philadelphia FOP Lodge 5.

December 13, 2019

Catholic Social Services to Host 64th Annual Archbishop’s Benefit for Children Christmas Party For Nearly 500 Children and Youth

These children and youth represent thousands of young people across the Greater Philadelphia region who benefit annually from community-based and residential programs offered by CSS.

December 13, 2019

Catholic Social Services Kicks Off 2nd Annual Sharing Hope And Filling Hearts Initiative To Benefit Children Attending Out-Of-School Time Programs

The “Sharing Hope, Filling Hearts” initiative aims to continue Catholic Social Services’ mission to “Provide Help and Create Hope” for children and youth in need within our community.