Press Releases

THE BLESSING AND DEDICATION OF SAINT JOHN NEUMANN PLACE II POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

January 4th, 2018

Due to inclement weather, Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the postponement of the dedication and blessing of Saint John Neumann Place II (SJNPII) that was originally scheduled to take place Friday, January 5 at Saint John Neumann Place II in South Philadelphia.

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2018

January 4th, 2018

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 5, 2018.

Pope Francis Bestows Honors Upon 28 Individuals for Exceptional Service to the Church in Philadelphia

January 4th, 2018

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is proud to announce that Pope Francis has bestowed Papal Honors upon 28 individuals for their dedication and exceptional service to the Church in Philadelphia. Nine have been named Dame/Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; eleven will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and Pontiff); and […]

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TODAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018

January 4th, 2018

Due to inclement weather, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed today, Thursday, January 4, 2018. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. ###

STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP. REGARDING THE DEATH OF THOMAS MONSON, PRESIDENT OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

January 3rd, 2018

“Catholics in Philadelphia enjoy a warm working friendship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on issues of mutual concern and importance to the whole nation.”

ARCHDIOCESAN HIGH SCHOOLS AND PAROCHIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA TO BE CLOSED TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018

January 3rd, 2018

Due to projected inclement weather in the overnight and early morning hours, Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, January 4, 2018.

Columna Semanal del Arzobispo Chaput: Vivir la Epifanía

January 3rd, 2018

El mes pasado, en el Primer Domingo de Adviento (3 de diciembre), comenzamos la temporada de Adviento y Navidad.  Fue un gran comienzo para el nuevo año de Iglesia, hecho doblemente hermoso por un servicio de Vísperas en una catedral llena que honró a nueve nuevos monseñores nombrados para nuestra Arquidiócesis por el papa Francisco.  […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Living Out the Epiphany

January 3rd, 2018

Last month, on the First Sunday of Advent (December 3), we began the Advent and Christmas seasons.  It was a great start to the new Church year, made doubly beautiful by a Vespers service in a packed cathedral that honored nine new monsignors named for our archdiocese by Pope Francis.  Philadelphia is blessed with dedicated […]

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. To Dedicate Saint John Neumann Place II

January 2nd, 2018

The 52 unit facility will provide affordable housing for senior citizens in South Philadelphia and will be the fourth of its nature opened by Catholic Health Care Services.

62nd Annual Archbishop’s Christmas Gala For Children Will Host Nearly 550 Young People

December 19th, 2017

The 62nd Annual Archbishop’s Christmas Gala for Children will host nearly 550 young people who receive services from over a dozen programs administered by Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.