Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Chairman Opposes Environmental Executive Order
March 29th, 2017The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood in Conjunction with the Office for Black Catholics to Celebrate the Life of the First Recognized Black Catholic Priest in the Country
March 29th, 2017A cause for the canonization of Reverend Augustus Tolton is underway The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood and the Office for Black Catholics will offer a presentation on the life of Reverend Augustus Tolton, the first African American Roman Catholic priest in the United States. Father Tolton was born into slavery in Missouri […]
Saint Anne’s Senior Community Center To Join Greensgrow In Celebrating 20th Anniversary Season Opening And Dedication Of Mural
March 24th, 2017Catholic Healthcare Services’ Saint Anne’s Senior Community Center and Portside Arts Center will join Greensgrow Farms to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Season Opening and the dedication of the intergenerational mural.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Announces Initiative for the Renewal of Marriage and Family Life
March 24th, 2017The program seeks to reinvigorate our understanding, practices and celebrations of Christian marriage and family life.
Over 65 Catholic Elementary Schools to Participate in Spring “Showcase of Excellence” Programs
March 23rd, 2017During the months of March and April, over 65 Parochial and Private Catholic elementary, Independence Mission Schools, and Schools of Special Education throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in one or more “Showcases of Excellence,” which will be held at six satellite locations including two university campuses, three Archdiocesan high schools, and one parish each in Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. The elementary Showcases highlight the strong academic and fine arts programs in Catholic elementary and special education schools throughout the five-county Archdiocese.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Death of Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore
March 23rd, 2017I was deeply saddened today to learn of the death of Cardinal William H. Keeler, Archbishop Emeritus of Baltimore.
Catholic Health Care Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Receives Grant To Help Seniors Citizens Apply For SNAP Benefits
March 23rd, 2017Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has received a $35,000 grant through a partnership with Catholic Charities USA.
USCCB: Living As A People Of God In Unsettled Times
March 22nd, 2017USCCB: Vivir Como Pueblo De Dios En Tiempos Turbulentos
March 22nd, 2017The following is a translation of this morning’s press release: Living as a People of God in Unsettled Times Viviendo como pueblo de Dios en momentos difíciles Una reflexión pastoral del Comité Administrativo de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los EE.UU. 22 de Marzo, 2017 WASHINGTON—El Comité Administrativo de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos […]
Partners in Catholic Education Join Forces to Launch Premiere Scholarship Gala
March 22nd, 2017The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE), Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS), Faith in the Future (FIF), and the Independence Mission Schools (IMS) proudly announce the premiere BLOCS Gala for Catholic Education.