These few remaining days before Easter are the most sacred time of every year.  I began writing this column to explain what the word “holy” in Holy Week means.  But actions often speak and teach more loudly than words. On Friday, March 23, an Islamist gunman in southern France attacked a supermarket.  A jihadist loyal […]

Estos días restantes antes de Pascua son el momento más sagrado de cada año.

Due to inclement weather, Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the postponement of the dedication and blessing of Saint John Neumann Place II that was originally scheduled to take place Friday, March 23rd in South Philadelphia.

Due to impending inclement weather as forecasted by the National Weather Service, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, March 21, 2018.

Dear Friends, Now that this year’s observance of Passover is approaching, I want to extend to the local Jewish community my prayerful best wishes as you enter into this sacred time. I do so united with all the Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

The 52-unit facility will provide affordable housing for senior citizens in South Philadelphia and will be the fourth of its nature opened by Catholic Health Care Services.

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday March 25, 2018 – April 1, 2018

This series encompasses the Archbishop’s Lecture Series, the Theology Lecture Series, the Philosophy Lecture Series, and the Cardinal Foley Lecture Series. It is an opportunity to come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us. 

Mr. Delaney previously served in the Office of the District Attorney for the City and County of Philadelphia for over 35 years; his appointment follows the retirement of Albert Toczydlowski, Esq., the inaugural Director of the Office of Investigations

I’ve admired and respected his keen focus on service to the poor since we first met as young bishops delegated to the 1997 Special Assembly for the Americas.