Press Releases
Archdiocesan Office for Black Catholics to Host Two-Day Spiritual Revival
September 25th, 2017The event will feature inspiring preaching, uplifting prayer, and powerful music
Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Hold Archdiocesan Rosary On The Memorial Of Our Lady Of The Holy Rosary At The Cathedral Basilica Of Saints Peter And Paul
September 25th, 2017The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will observe the Memorial of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary on Saturday, October 7th with an Archdiocesan Rosary.
Archbishop Chaput Calls for Relief Efforts to Support Victims of Hurricane Irma in the Diocese of Saint Thomas in the Virgin Islands
September 22nd, 2017This diocese is shepherded by Most Reverend Herbert A. Bevard, who was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Letter of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
September 20th, 2017The Archbishop offers his prayerful greetings as the Jewish community celebrates the solemn observances of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Responds To Pope Francis’ Call For International “Share The Journey” Campaign
September 19th, 2017Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will celebrate the opening Mass for the observation of “Share the Journey” in the five-county Archdiocese.
The Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to be Dedicated in New Location in Northeast Philadelphia
September 18th, 2017The Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHRC), formerly known as The Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center (PAHRC) and located at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood (Montgomery County), will be dedicated at its new location, the former Our Lady of Ransom School, in the Northeast Section of Philadelphia.
Saint John’s Hospice Celebrates Annual Fall Fling Gala At The American Swedish Historical Museum
September 15th, 2017Saint John’s Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will host its annual Fall Fling Gala on September 15, 2017 at the American Swedish Historical Museum.
Office for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Hold Rally and Walk for Life
September 14th, 2017The Office for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites all people of good will to come together to rally and walk in support of the sanctity of life from conception to natural death
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s ANTHEM to Host Youth and Young Adult Events to Kick Off the Month of October
September 14th, 2017ANTHEM, which provides substantive and engaging ministry to youth and young adults in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will host a weekend of events to kick off the month of October in an effort to engage young people with their Catholic faith throughout the five-counties of the Archdiocese.
Saint Raymond of Peñafort Parish to Mark the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with Ecumenical Study Sessions
September 13th, 2017The goal of this program is for all participants to gain a common understanding of each tradition’s beliefs in a context of Christian fellowship and common prayer.