Press Releases
USCCB: USCCB Chairmen Ask President Trump To Fulfill His Promise To Protect Religious Liberty
February 16th, 2017Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Continues 2016-2017 Lecture Series Featuring Nationally Renowned Scholars and Authors
February 13th, 2017This series encompasses the Archbishop’s Lecture Series, the Theology Lecture Series, the Philosophy Lecture Series, and the Cardinal Foley Lecture Series.
USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chair on Migration Responds to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
February 10th, 2017Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Be Open Friday, February 10, 2017
February 9th, 2017Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 10, 2017 on a normal operating schedule. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit status independently. ###
Archdiocesan High Schools And Parochial Elementary Schools In The City Of Philadelphia Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017
February 8th, 2017Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017 due to the projected inclement weather.
Faithful Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Encouraged to Observe National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day
February 6th, 2017National Marriage Week promotes marriage as a benefit to husbands and wives and to the nation, as well as the best environment in which to raise children.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 42nd Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services
February 3rd, 2017The CRS Rice Bowl provides resources for families, parishes, and Catholic schools to incorporate into their Lenten journey of penitence and alms giving.
USCCB: Chair Of USCCB International Committee Calls On Trump Administration To Pursue Peace Between Israelis And Palestinians
February 3rd, 2017Archdiocese Launches 42nd Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services
February 2nd, 2017The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in Rice Bowl in conjunction with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for the 42nd consecutive year.
Archbishop Chaput Announces Historic Partnership Between Catholic Relief Services and Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese
February 2nd, 2017Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced an historic partnership between Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States, and 18 Catholic High Schools within the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.