Press Releases
Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Participate In 21st Annual Walk Against Hunger
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in the Coalition Against Hunger’s 21st Annual Thomas’ Walk Against Hunger. This annual fundraiser benefits more than 100 food panties, soup kitchens, and anti-hunger agencies in the region.
USCCB: President & Vice President Of U.S. Bishops Conference Respond To Syria Chemical Attack
Archdiocesan Office of Youth and Young Adults Announces Name Change to ANTHEM
New name reflects desire to reinvigorate outreach to youth and young adults and engage them with the Catholic faith in meaningful ways
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Thoughts on the Protection of Children
Catholics across the Archdiocese share an ongoing commitment to create parish and school environments that are safe and that protect our young people from harm.
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School Celebrates Revitalized School Chapel with Mass and Dedication Ceremony
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School will celebrate the revitalization of its school chapel with a Mass and dedication ceremony celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Donors to the revitalization project, alumnae, and supporters will join Bishop Fitzgerald in the Chapel.
Saint John The Evangelist Parish To Hold Annual Via Crucis On Good Friday
Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Friday, April 14— Good Friday.
For Fifth Consecutive Year Catholic Social Services Named Service Provider Of The Year By Real Alternatives
For the fifth consecutive year, Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has been named Pennsylvania’s Service Provider of the Year by Real Alternatives. This annual award is presented to the provider agency that has served the most pregnant women in the state of Pennsylvania.
Letter from Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community on the Observance of Passover
Dear Friends, Now that the annual observance of Passover is drawing near, I take this opportunity to send greetings to the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area. Both on my own, and in union with the clergy and laity of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I offer my prayerful best wishes on this holy occasion. We […]
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Urge Congress Toward Bipartisan Reform On Key Health Care Issues
Top Students From Our Lady Of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School Honored With Scholarships to Attend Archdiocesan High Schools
Today, Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School (OLPR), in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, honored eight of the highest performing students from its Class of 2017 with a $2,000.00 scholarship to further their education at an Archdiocesan high school.