Press Releases

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Continues 2017-2018 Concert Series with Westminster Williamson Voices

November 16th, 2017

Led by James Jordan, the Grammy-nominated ensemble returns to the Cathedral Basilica with a diverse and inspiring program showcasing the choir’s distinctive artistry and rich palette of choral colors in music by a wide range of composers exploring spirituality.

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Receives Historic Gift From the Danaher Lynch Family Foundation

November 16th, 2017

Alumni Give $5 million to School Equaling the Largest Philanthropic Gift Ever Received by an Archdiocesan High School

Archbishop Chaput Calls for Archdiocesan-Wide Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on the Feast of Christ the King

November 16th, 2017

All clergy and faithful are encouraged to express solidarity in suffering through prayer, sacrifices and financial support for Christians who suffer due to conflict and persecution in the Middle East.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016

November 13th, 2017

Reports illustrate improvement of over $200 million against underfunded balance sheet obligations; projections include the expectation of a break-even result for the operating budget in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018

Joan and Dan Hilferty to Receive Inaugural Saint Charles Borromeo Award

November 9th, 2017

The award will be presented on April 26, 2018 at the Union League of Philadelphia. 

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Holds 30th Annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection

November 7th, 2017

This effort offers financial support for the day to day care of over 32,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests throughout the country.

Men And Women From The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence Join In Prayerful Solidarity To Remember Family And Friends

November 3rd, 2017

For the second consecutive year, The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGV/DPV) will host a prayer service to remember DGV/DPV staff, residents, and family members who passed away since November 2016.

Archbishop Chaput Invites All Parishes to Participate in the First World Day of the Poor in Response to Call from Pope Francis

October 31st, 2017

Pope Francis established this day so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.