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November 9, 2016

National LIFE Runners to Participate in 2016 Philadelphia Marathon In Support Of The Unborn

Hundreds of faithful from across the nation will come together to run and walk in support of life at the Philadelphia Marathon November 18-20, 2016.

November 4, 2016

Archbishop Chaput To Celebrate Solemn Mass And Closing Of The Principal Holy Door Of Mercy In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia As The Jubilee Year Of Mercy Draws To A Conclusion

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Solemn Mass and closing of the principal Holy Door of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the closing days of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis.

November 3, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements For Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015

Core operating deficit shrinks to less than $500,000; balance sheet issues continue to improve; Break-even result reported for World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015.

November 2, 2016

Media Advisory-Photo Opportunity: Archdiocesan Students and Nutritional Development Services Team Up to Fight Hunger

Nearly 50,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly collected to stock local food cupboards Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the successful completion of its 2016 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in conjunction with Archdiocesan schools. NDS will recognize students from Saint Aloysius Academy, a private Catholic school for boys […]

November 1, 2016

Archbishop Chaput Calls For Relief Efforts To Support Victims Of Hurricane Matthew

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 a weekend of their choosing during the month of November to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

October 25, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsors European Pilgrimage to Fátima and Lourdes

The trip will tour several towns and shrines throughout Portugal, Spain and France where Our Lady appeared.

October 20, 2016

Pope Francis Bestows Honors Upon 46 Individuals for Exceptional Service to the World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015

Two have been named Dame/Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; twenty have been named Dame/Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; eight will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and Pontiff) and sixteen will receive the Benemerenti Medal.

October 19, 2016

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Raises Record $3.4 Million in Annual Appeal

This amount is the highest amount ever raised and surpasses the 2014-15 total by more than $300,000.

October 17, 2016

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 2016-2017 Concert Series

Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica is proud to present an exciting season of concerts highlighting Philadelphia’s rich choral tradition alongside inspiring ensembles from around the world.