Press Releases

ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS REAFFIRMS ACCREDITATION OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO SEMINARY

February 25th, 2019

On February 15, 2019, the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) Board of Commissioners reaffirmed the accreditation of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary for a period of 10 years.

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA TO CELEBRATE FEAST OF SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL WITH NOVENA AND SOLEMN MASS

February 22nd, 2019

Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to celebrate the feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel, a native Philadelphian and the second American-born saint canonized by the Catholic Church.

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Launches 44th Annual Rice Bowl In Conjunction With Catholic Relief Services

February 22nd, 2019

This morning, Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre presided over the kick-off the 44th Annual Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Rice Bowl in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Archdiocesan High Schools And Parochial Elementary Schools In The City Of Philadelphia To Be Closed On Wednesday, February 20, 2019

February 19th, 2019

Due to projected inclement weather throughout the day, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Safe Haven Sunday

February 18th, 2019

Here’s a simple fact:  Today, anyone on the internet can get hardcore pornography for free.  Even the most extreme content — no matter how abusive or strange, legal or illegal — can be had for a price.

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools In The City of Philadelphia To Open Two Hours Late On Tuesday, February 12, 2019

February 11th, 2019

Due to projected inclement weather during the morning rush hour, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 12, 2019.