Press Releases
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Grants Dispensation from the Obligation to Abstain from Meat on Memorial of Saint Patrick
Faithful throughout the Archdiocese may observe March 17, 2017 with another choice of penance rather than abstaining from meat.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Vandalism at Mount Carmel Cemetery
Violence and hate against anyone, simply because of who they are, is inexcusable.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chairman On Interreligious Affairs Responds To Recent Rise In Anti-Semitic Actions Across U.S.
USCCB: USCCB Committee Chairmen Applaud The Repeal Of “Dear Colleague Letter On Transgender Students”
USCCB: The Catholic Relief Services Collection Reaches Vulnerable And Marginalized Communities
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Chair On Migration Responds To DHS Memoranda On Immigration Enforcement And Border Security
Ash Wednesday In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout The Philadelphia Region Mark The Beginning Of Lent
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the main celebrant and homilist at the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Wednesday March 1, 2017.
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School To Host Speaker From Catholic Relief Services Who Worked To Improve Life In Impoverished Mexican Communities
John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School hosts Cecilia Suarez who leads Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) peacebuilding, human rights and community development programs in Mexico.
Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities Launches New Hotline and Announces Upcoming Events
A Disabilities and Autism Helpline has been created for those seeking information about services and support for someone with an intellectual disability or autism within the five counties of the Archdiocese.
Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With Local Entrepreneur To Host Pop Up Dinner Event For The Homeless
The Housing and Homeless Services Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has partnered with Jason Pinardo, South Philadelphia native and entrepreneur, to host an event that seeks to provide a sit down dinner for local citizens struggling with homelessness and to raise awareness and funds for services to the homeless population.