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January 22, 2019

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. on the Appointment of Reverend Joseph L. Coffey as Auxiliary Bishop-elect for the Archdiocese of Military Services, USA

It was announced today in Rome that Pope Francis has appointed Reverend Joseph L. Coffey a bishop. Bishop-elect Coffey is a long-serving chaplain in the United States Navy with the rank of Commander. He will serve as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, following his episcopal ordination.

January 22, 2019

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Launches The 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal And Sets $12.5 Million Fundraising Goal

At a news conference this morning, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia launched the 2019 Catholic Charities Appeal.

January 18, 2019

CORRECTED: ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA PLACES ONE PRIEST ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AND ANNOUNCES TWO OTHERS HAVE BEEN FOUND UNSUITABLE FOR MINISTRY

***CORRECTED ON JANUARY 18, 2019 TO UPDATE REVEREND RAYMOND W. SMART’S HISTORY OF PARISH SERVICE*** 

January 17, 2019

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO OPEN TWO HOURS LATE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 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, Friday, January 18, 2019. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school […]

January 17, 2019

TSA Employees Of Philadelphia International Airport Impacted By Government Shutdown Get A Boost From Nutritional Development Services And Catholic Social Services’ Southwest Family Service Center

Union employees of Philadelphia International Airport impacted by the government shutdown and in need of food assistance got a boost thanks to a partnership between two agencies Nutritional Development Services and Catholic Social Services’ Southwest Family Service Center.

January 17, 2019

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S WEEKLY COLUMN: MARCHING FOR LIFE, 2019

This month marks the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which effectively legalized abortion on demand. It also marks another annual March for Life, this year on January 18.  It’s a time to look back and look ahead.