Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Congratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their Victory in Super Bowl LII
The Eagles are the Cinderella Team, a whole organization of character, courage and refusal to quit.
Catholic Charities Appeal Partners With Philadelphia Sixers For Catholic Charities Night
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Catholic Charities Appeal is partnering with the Philadelphia 76ers for “Catholic Charities Night” at the Wells Fargo Center.
ASH WEDNESDAY IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA— CATHOLICS THROUGHOUT THE PHILADELPHIA REGION MARK THE BEGINNING OF LENT
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the main celebrant and homilist at the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Wednesday February 14, 2018.
Cardinal O’Hara High School To Host Don Guanella And Divine Providence Night At O’Hara For Men And Women With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGV/DPV), a division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia serving men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will attend Don Guanella and Divine Providence Night at O’Hara hosted by Cardinal O’Hara High School’s Girls Basketball team and Community Service Corps.
Archbishop Chaput and Cardinal O’Malley Make a “Friendly Wager” on Super Bowl LII
Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Archdiocese of Boston jointly announce the following. Super Bowl LII will bring together two of the great sports teams in America for the chance to claim the Lombardi Trophy for their fans. The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots franchises are both deeply involved in their communities. Today, […]
USCCB: National Marriage Week USA, World Marriage Day Promote Gift of Marriage as School of Life and Love
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: RISE and the Vocation of Christian Men
This week’s column is meant explicitly for the men of our local Church. I’m talking to you. C.S. Lewis once described Christianity as a “fighting religion.” He meant that living the Gospel involves a very real kind of spiritual warfare; a struggle against the evil in ourselves and in the world around us—not with violence, […]
Columna Semanal del Arzobispo Chaput: RISE y la vocación de hombres cristianos
La columna de esta semana está dirigida explícitamente a los hombres de nuestra Iglesia local. Te estoy hablando a ti.
USCCB: Catholic Bishops’ Pro-Life Chairman Calls Senate Failure to Pass Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act “Appalling”
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Launches 43rd Annual Rice Bowl
For the 43rd consecutive year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl, a nationwide Lenten program that gives people of all ages a way to respond to human suffering with compassion through tangible action. Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre will preside at this year’s Rice Bowl blessing and kick-off […]