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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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

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.

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

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.