Press Releases
Members Of The Philadelphia Knights Of Columbus Chapter To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner At Saint John’s Hospice
November 17th, 2017For the 54th consecutive year, 25 members of the Philadelphia Knights of Columbus Chapter will serve a traditional Thanksgiving meal to approximately 300 impoverished and homeless men at Saint John’s Hospice.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Continues 2017-2018 Concert Series with Westminster Williamson Voices
November 16th, 2017Led by James Jordan, the Grammy-nominated ensemble returns to the Cathedral Basilica with a diverse and inspiring program showcasing the choir’s distinctive artistry and rich palette of choral colors in music by a wide range of composers exploring spirituality.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Receives Historic Gift From the Danaher Lynch Family Foundation
November 16th, 2017Alumni Give $5 million to School Equaling the Largest Philanthropic Gift Ever Received by an Archdiocesan High School
Archbishop Chaput Calls for Archdiocesan-Wide Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on the Feast of Christ the King
November 16th, 2017All clergy and faithful are encouraged to express solidarity in suffering through prayer, sacrifices and financial support for Christians who suffer due to conflict and persecution in the Middle East.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016
November 13th, 2017Reports illustrate improvement of over $200 million against underfunded balance sheet obligations; projections include the expectation of a break-even result for the operating budget in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018
Joan and Dan Hilferty to Receive Inaugural Saint Charles Borromeo Award
November 9th, 2017The award will be presented on April 26, 2018 at the Union League of Philadelphia.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Holds 30th Annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection
November 7th, 2017This effort offers financial support for the day to day care of over 32,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests throughout the country.
USCCB: President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Responds to Mass Shooting in Texas
November 6th, 2017Men And Women From The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence Join In Prayerful Solidarity To Remember Family And Friends
November 3rd, 2017For the second consecutive year, The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence (DGV/DPV) will host a prayer service to remember DGV/DPV staff, residents, and family members who passed away since November 2016.