Press Releases
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Receives Historic Gift From the Danaher Lynch Family Foundation
Alumni 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
All 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
Reports 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
The 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
This 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
Men And Women From The Communities Of Don Guanella And Divine Providence Join In Prayerful Solidarity To Remember Family And Friends
For 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.
USCCB: Statement On The Emerging Crisis In Puerto Rico And The Response By The Catholic Church
Archbishop Chaput Invites All Parishes to Participate in the First World Day of the Poor in Response to Call from Pope Francis
Pope Francis established this day so that throughout the world Christian communities can become an ever greater sign of Christ’s charity for the least and those most in need.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Catechetical Formation Holds Youth Rally for Close to 6,000 Freshman and Sophomore Students
On Monday, October 30th, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for Catechetical Formation hosts its 2nd annual METANOIA Rally for freshmen and sophomores in high school at The Liacouras Center at Temple University. METANOIA is a Greek word meaning “to turn around.” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will provide opening remarks and lead participants in prayer to open the day.