Press Releases
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput to Ordain Seven Men to the Permanent Diaconate
June 4th, 2019Those 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.
USCCB: U.S. Conference Of Catholic Bishops Release 2018 Annual Report On The Protection Of Children And Young People
June 3rd, 2019Graduating Seniors From The Archdiocesan Class of 2019 Make Record Breaking Scholarship Announcement
May 31st, 2019Members 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 […]
USCCB Religious Liberty Chairman Announces Religious Freedom Week from June 22-29, 2019
May 30th, 2019Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2019
May 29th, 2019Baccalaureate 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, 2019Catholic 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.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Designates The Upper Church Of Saint Anne Parish As An Archdiocesan Shrine
May 19th, 2019The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has issued a canonical decree designating the Upper Church of Saint Anne Parish in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia as an Archdiocesan Shrine.
Archdiocese Announces Pastoral Planning Initiative Decision For Four Parishes In Lower Northeast Section Of Philadelphia
May 19th, 2019Saint Adalbert Parish, Saint George Parish, and Mother of Divine Grace Parish will merge with Nativity B.V.M. Parish effective July 1, 2019.