Press Releases
Archbishop Chaput Calls For Archdiocese Wide Support Of National Relief Efforts To Support Victims Of Hurricane Florence
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia consider taking up a one-time, special collection on the weekend of their choosing, September 29-30 or October 6-7, to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Toward a Fair and Reasonable Way Forward
I want to underline our commitment to helping abuse survivors, whether their claims are time-barred or not.
USCCB: Statement in Response to Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Immigrants and Public Benefits
Pennsylvania’s Bishops: We Pledge Our Support for Independent Sex Abuse Survivors’ Compensation Program
Since the release of the grand jury report on August 14, we the Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania have reflected deeply on the ugly record of clergy sexual abuse in our Commonwealth, and on times when Church leadership failed to protect our people over a period of decades.
USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Domestic Justice Chairman Encourages Congressional Efforts to Address the Opioid Crisis
USCCB: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Administrative Committee Statement on Sex Abuse Scandals; Committee Releases Actions to be Taken Within Its Authority
USCCB: President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement Following Meeting with Pope Francis
Annual Indian Catholic Heritage Day to Mark Ruby Jubilee
Organized each year by the Indian American Catholic Association of Philadelphia and local Indian Catholic communities, Indian Catholic Heritage Day celebrates the rich traditions and cultures of the Syro-Malabar, Syro-Malankara, Latin, and Knanaya communities in the greater Philadelphia region.
Saint Bede The Venerable Parish (Bucks County) To Host Third Annual Padre Pio Festival
This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Saint Pio and the 100th anniversary of his Stigmata Saint Bede the Venerable Parish will host its third annual Padre Pio festival on parish grounds Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16, 2018. This year’s festival marks the 50th anniversary of the death of […]
Mass of Thanksgiving to be Celebrated for Newly Beatified Founder of Sisters of the Redeemer
Upon review of the life and good works of Mother Alphonse, Pope Francis attributed a healing miracle that took place on May 29, 1955 to her intercession. The acceptance of the authenticity of this miracle officially closed a long period of study of her heroic virtues necessary for beatification.