Press Releases
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. To 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.
62nd Annual Archbishop’s Christmas Gala For Children Will Host Nearly 550 Young People
The 62nd Annual Archbishop’s Christmas Gala for Children will host nearly 550 young people who receive services from over a dozen programs administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The More, the Merrier: Christmas 2017
Jesus is the reason for the season. May he live in our hearts and guide our lives throughout the coming year.
Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Mass at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will celebrate Mass for the inmates and staff at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) in Philadelphia. Media are invited to cover the Mass. Monday, December 18, 2017 11:15 a.m. Mass Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (A/B Gymnasium) 7901 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19136 The Prison Ministry Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia […]
ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA PUBLISHES AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL ENTITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
In mid-November, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia published audited financial statements for The Office for Financial Services, its Pastoral Center entity, for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. Those reports illustrated a cumulative improvement of over $200 million against underfunded balance sheet obligations since June 30, 2012. The Archdiocese also projects break-even operating results for […]
THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL: CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY MASS SCHEDULE
Schedule of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Masses
Catholic Charities Appeal To Present #Givingtuesday Check To Saint Edmond’s Home For Children
The Catholic Charities Appeal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will present a check totaling $10,870 to Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Season of Prayer and Witness
Advent is a wonderful time of year. It’s that special season when families huddle together around the TV (or alone, on their various devices) to watch hundreds of greed-inspiring ads and listen to Xmas carols with rewritten lyrics that sell lottery tickets, and cars, and smartphones. That’s Option A. Option B is this: We can […]
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate Annual Mass Honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe, is a symbol of hope and solace
Young Students From Saint Monica Junior School Participate In Card Making Day To Lift The Spirits Of Homebound Parishioners
As part of its Advent observance, Saint Monica School in South Philadelphia will host a card making day for young students who participate in the Saint Monica Prayer Partner program. The cards and gifts will be sent to homebound parishioners in the Saint Monica Eldercare Program, a ministry of Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.