Press Releases
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.
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.
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.
USCCB: USCCB President Says The Gospel Serves The Common Good, Not Political Agendas
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: About Those Unthinking, Backward Catholics
Of course it would be wonderful for the Clinton campaign to repudiate the content of these ugly WikiLeaks emails. All of us backward-thinking Catholics who actually believe what Scripture and the Church teach would be so very grateful.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation to Hold Youth Rally for over 2,000 Sophomore Students
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation will hold its first sophomore youth rally and retreat titled Metanoia at La Salle University’s Tom Gola Arena. Metanoia is a Greek word meaning “to turn around.”
Nutritional Development Service of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Mark National School Lunch Week with the Blessing of a New Hot Lunch Program
National School Lunch Week is celebrated October 10th -14th
Archbishop Chaput’s Address at the National Catholic Diocesan Vocations Directors Conference
“Jesus didn’t need many men. He needed the right men. The priesthood doesn’t need many men. It needs the right men.”
Archdiocese to Celebrate 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass
A celebration of the Hispanic Catholic community’s diversity and unity
Archbishop Chaput Announces Launch of Project Rachel Ministry to Benefit Women and Men Who Suffer with Post Abortion Trauma
Project Rachel is composed of a network of specially trained clergy, spiritual directors and therapists who provide compassionate one-on-one care to men and women who are struggling with the aftermath of abortion and seek emotional and psychological healing.