Press Releases

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Ross Douthat at Villanova’s McCullen Center

April 6th, 2018

This week’s column has two simple goals.  The first is to alert people to an important new religious liberty initiative at Villanova University. The Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion, and Public Policy, founded just last year, is led by University Professor of Law and Religion Michael Moreland.  Professor Moreland is a veteran of […]

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 4th, 2018

He was a man of civility, nonviolence, intelligence, and respect for his opponents; but also a man with a tireless zeal for justice, inspired and directed by his Christian faith. 

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: A Lesson for Holy Week

March 26th, 2018

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 […]

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Una lección para la Semana Santa

March 26th, 2018

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

The Blessing And Dedication Of Saint John Neumann Place II Postponed Due To Inclement Weather

March 21st, 2018

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.

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018

March 20th, 2018

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.

ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT’S LETTER TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ON THE APPROACH OF PASSOVER

March 20th, 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.

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. To Bless And Dedicate Saint John Neumann Place II

March 20th, 2018

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.

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES AT THE CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL

March 16th, 2018

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