Press Releases
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.
Martha’s Choice Marketplace In Montgomery County Launches Community Cooks Program For Food Pantry Clients
Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia recently received a $2,000 grant from The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia and a $10,000 grant from the Patricia Kind Family Foundation in support of its newly-established nutrition education program, “Community Cooks.”
Saint John the Evangelist Parish to Celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving Following Beatification of Father Solanus Casey
Father Casey is only the second man born in the United States to be beatified.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Offers Opportunity for Bidders to Own Historic FIAT 500L Used by Pope Francis During 2015 Philadelphia Visit
Today, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced that it is auctioning a FIAT 500L used by Pope Francis for transportation during his historic visit to Philadelphia in September 2015.
Norris Square Senior Community Center To Host Thanksgiving Celebration For Senior Adults
Norris Square Senior Community Center, a ministry of Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will host a special Thanksgiving celebration for approximately 135 senior adults.