Press Releases

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Supreme Court and the Future of Roe

July 31st, 2018

Predictably, as soon as Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement earlier this summer, pro-abortion groups began lobbying the U.S. Senate hard to reject any nominee who might question or oppose Roe v. Wade. 

Columna del azobispo Chaput: un tribunal supremo y el futuro de Roe

July 31st, 2018

Como era de esperar, tan pronto como Anthony Kennedy, magistrado de la Corte Suprema, anunció su retiro a principios de este verano, los grupos proaborto comenzaron a presionar al Senado de Estados Unidos para que rechazara cualquier candidato que pudiera cuestionar u oponerse a Roe v. Wade. La ironía aquí es exquisita.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish To Hold Prayer Service Asking For The Intercession Of The Blessed Mother After Fire At Our Lady of Angels Regional School

July 23rd, 2018

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Morton (Delaware County), will hold a prayer service in asking for the intercession of the Blessed Mother. It will bring together the Our Lady of Angels Regional School (OLA) Community after the recent fire which severely damaged the building.

UPDATED STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA REGARDING FIRE AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL IN MORTON, PENNSYLVANIA

July 19th, 2018

The fire which severely damaged Our Lady of Angels School in Morton (OLA) last night is a moment of deep sadness for parish and school families as well as the Catholic community at large in the region. At this time, senior administrators from the Office of Catholic Education are meeting with school and parish leadership. […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Thoughts On The Synod: The Power Of Faith

July 19th, 2018

As I noted some weeks ago, over the next two months I’ll be turning over my column space (on an occasional basis) to young people and others experienced in youth and young adult ministry.  With a synod of the world’s bishops focusing on young people scheduled in Rome for this October, hearing directly from the young and those engaged in guiding them can be a great resource.

STATEMENT FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA REGARDING FIRE AT OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL IN MORTON, PENNSYLVANIA

July 19th, 2018

The fire which severely damaged Our Lady of Angels School in Morton (OLA) last night is a moment of deep sadness for parish and school families as well as the Catholic community at large in the region.

Catholic Social Services’ To Host Eighth Annual Out-Of-School Time Picnic For 800 Children And Youth

July 19th, 2018

Nearly 800 children and youth from 10 Out-of-School Time Programs will enjoy a day of summer fun at the eighth annual summer picnic hosted by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Children’s Choir to Participate in the Cantate Domino Concert at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

July 17th, 2018

These young performers will showcase a selection of vocal pieces from a standard sacred repertoire learned at camp.