The College and Theology seminarians of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary returned to campus to mark the start of the academic year.  The Seminary anticipates an overall enrollment of 175 seminarians for 2018-2019, the largest enrollment since 2000-2001. Of the 52 new seminarians, 18 are seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Opening week at the […]

Saint John’s Hospice, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will host its annual Fall Fling Gala on September 21, 2018 at the American Swedish Historical Museum.

Reverend Andrew D. McCormick was placed on administrative leave in March 2011; Reverend Monsignor Gregory J. Parlante was placed on administrative leave in June 2017. Neither has functioned publicly as a priest since those actions were taken. Both have been found unsuitable for ministry.

The latest grand jury report is a bitterly painful text.  But rage risks wounding the innocent along with the guilty, and it rarely accomplishes anything good.

The Pennsylvania Office of Victim Advocate, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Child and Youth Protection have joined to share resources and provide support to survivors and parishes in the wake of the release of the grand jury report.

The Attorney General’s investigation and subsequent grand jury report involving six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania has been broad and the content has been difficult to read. The material is painful for everyone, most especially survivors of sexual abuse and their loved ones. We deeply regret their pain and remain focused on a path toward healing.

In an age of relentless noise, silence is a treasure beyond calculation.  In silence we can think.  In silence we can make sense of a confusing and difficult time.  In silence, if we commit ourselves to truly listening, we can hear the quiet voice of God.