Press Releases
USCCB: USCCB Chairmen Applaud Supreme Court’s Respect for Religious Liberty in Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision
June 4th, 2018Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: The Power of Witness; The Importance of the Eucharist
June 1st, 2018I’d like to do two simple things with this week’s column. The first is to offer some heartfelt praise for two exceptional works of Christian witness that create real hope and strength for today’s Church, and deserve our support: The Culture Project International, in its own words, “is an initiative of young people” passionate to […]
Students From the Four Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education are Set to Graduate
June 1st, 2018The four Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf and Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments, Our Lady of Confidence Day School, and Saint Katherine Day School will celebrate student achievement during their upcoming graduation and moving-up ceremonies. These schools educate students with sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and […]
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Announces Recipient and Charitable Beneficiary of 2018 Keys and Sword Event
May 24th, 2018Ten percent of the net income from the event will go to the Sacred Heart Free Cancer Home with the remainder of the proceeds supporting ministries of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Students Representing Three Archdiocesan High Schools Win Top Honors in Rising Starters Competition Sponsored by Drexel University’s Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship
May 23rd, 2018Bishop Shanahan High School, West Catholic Preparatory High School, and Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls took top spots. On Wednesday, May 16, 2018, students representing all 17 high schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia participated in the Rising Starters Program sponsored by the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship at Drexel University. For the […]
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Community Participates in Spiritual Adoption Program
May 22nd, 2018Program culminates with collection of baby items to assist local mothers in need. On May 11, 2018, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School held a “baby shower” as part of their participation in the Spiritual Adoption Program. The items donated included diapers, wipes, onesies, outfits, blankets, burp cloths, pacifiers, bottles, lotions, and a baby […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Thoughts on the Synod: Becoming a Hedgehog
May 22nd, 2018With a synod of the world’s bishops focusing on young people scheduled for this October, hearing directly from the young and those engaged in guiding them can be a great resource.
USCCB: Catholic Dioceses Contribute More Than $58.7 Million to Recovery Efforts in the Wake of 2017 Hurricanes and Mexico Earthquakes
May 22nd, 2018ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA HONORS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS FROM CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS AT THE 39TH ANNUAL ACADEMIC HONORS CONVOCATION
May 21st, 2018Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, the Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia who oversees Catholic Education in the Archdiocese, will be the main celebrant during a Liturgy of the Word preceding the 39th Annual Academic Honors Convocation at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The 2018 All Catholic Chorus will provide the liturgical music, under […]