Press Releases

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Continues 2017-2018 Lecture Series with Sold Out Lecture by Bishop Robert Barron

January 23rd, 2018

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. 

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Launches The 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal And Sets $12.5 Million Fundraising Goal

January 18th, 2018

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. launched the 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA), the single largest fundraising initiative in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The theme for this year’s Appeal is “60 Years of Giving Hope to All” and the fundraising goal is $12.5 million.

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Participate In 2018 March For Life In Washington D.C.

January 17th, 2018

Thousands of faithful from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will travel to Washington D.C. to participate in the 2018 March for Life, which is taking place on Friday, January 19th.

Catholic Social Services To Hold “Luminaries For Life” Observance To Remember The Millions Of Lives Lost To Abortion

January 17th, 2018

As a local precursor to the 45th Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) will once again sponsor Luminaries for Life to remember the millions of lives lost to abortion.

Coverage of the Funeral Rites for Lieutenant Matthew Letourneau of the Philadelphia Fire Department

January 11th, 2018

The Philadelphia Fire Department and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are issuing a joint media advisory regarding the Funeral Rites for Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau of the Philadelphia Fire Department. They will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway; Philadelphia, PA) on the evening of Thursday, January 11th and the morning of Friday, January 12th.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to Preside at Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service

January 10th, 2018

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the presider and homilist at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Prayer Service, which celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. King. Monday, January 15, 2018 6:00 p.m. Saint John Chrysostom Church 617 South Providence Road Wallingford, PA 19086 (Delaware County) This program is sponsored by […]

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WILL CLOSE AT 1:00 P.M. TODAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018

January 8th, 2018

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will close at 1:00 p.m. today, Monday, January 8, 2018.

THE BLESSING AND DEDICATION OF SAINT JOHN NEUMANN PLACE II POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

January 4th, 2018

Due to inclement weather, Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the postponement of the dedication and blessing of Saint John Neumann Place II (SJNPII) that was originally scheduled to take place Friday, January 5 at Saint John Neumann Place II in South Philadelphia.

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2018

January 4th, 2018

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 5, 2018.