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March 20, 2018

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

Due to impending inclement weather as forecasted by the National Weather Service, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

March 20, 2018

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S LETTER TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ON THE APPROACH OF PASSOVER

Dear Friends, Now that this year’s observance of Passover is approaching, I want to extend to the local Jewish community my prayerful best wishes as you enter into this sacred time. I do so united with all the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

March 20, 2018

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. To Bless And Dedicate Saint John Neumann Place II

The 52-unit facility will provide affordable housing for senior citizens in South Philadelphia and will be the fourth of its nature opened by Catholic Health Care Services.

March 16, 2018

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday March 25, 2018 – April 1, 2018

March 15, 2018

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Continues 2017-2018 Lecture Series with Philosophy Lecture by Mary Hirshfeld, Ph.D.

This series encompasses the Archbishop’s Lecture Series, the Theology Lecture Series, the Philosophy Lecture Series, and the Cardinal Foley Lecture Series. It is an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us. 

March 14, 2018

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of John P. Delaney, Jr., Esq. as the New Director of its Office for Investigations

Mr. Delaney previously served in the Office of the District Attorney for the City and County of Philadelphia for over 35 years; his appointment follows the retirement of Albert Toczydlowski, Esq., the inaugural Director of the Office of Investigations

March 13, 2018

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Occasion of Pope Francis’ 5th Anniversary in Petrine Ministry

I’ve admired and respected his keen focus on service to the poor since we first met as young bishops delegated to the 1997 Special Assembly for the Americas.

March 12, 2018

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Continues 2017-2018 Concert Series with Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Experience the best in Sacred and Classical Music in a Cathedral Setting

March 8, 2018

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to Celebrate Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

Celebrating the rich cultural diversity of the Catholic Church in Philadelphia under Pope Francis’ motto Share the Journey with Migrants and Refugees

March 7, 2018

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO OPEN ON A TWO-HOUR DELAY TOMORROW, THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2018

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will now open on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, March 8, 2018.