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February 23, 2017

Ash Wednesday In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia— Catholics Throughout The Philadelphia Region Mark The Beginning Of Lent

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the main celebrant and homilist at the Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Wednesday March 1, 2017.

February 22, 2017

John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School To Host Speaker From Catholic Relief Services Who Worked To Improve Life In Impoverished Mexican Communities

John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School hosts Cecilia Suarez who leads Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) peacebuilding, human rights and community development programs in Mexico.

February 21, 2017

Archdiocesan Office for Persons with Disabilities Launches New Hotline and Announces Upcoming Events

A Disabilities and Autism Helpline has been created for those seeking information about services and support for someone with an intellectual disability or autism within the five counties of the Archdiocese.

February 21, 2017

Catholic Social Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Partners With Local Entrepreneur To Host Pop Up Dinner Event For The Homeless

The Housing and Homeless Services Division of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has partnered with Jason Pinardo, South Philadelphia native and entrepreneur, to host an event that seeks to provide a sit down dinner for local citizens struggling with homelessness and to raise awareness and funds for services to the homeless population.

February 13, 2017

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Continues 2016-2017 Lecture Series Featuring Nationally Renowned Scholars and Authors

This series encompasses the Archbishop’s Lecture Series, the Theology Lecture Series, the Philosophy Lecture Series, and the Cardinal Foley Lecture Series.

February 9, 2017

Archdiocesan High Schools and Parochial Elementary Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will Be Open Friday, February 10, 2017

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be open tomorrow, Friday, February 10, 2017 on a normal operating schedule. Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit status independently. ###