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February 8, 2017

Archdiocesan High Schools And Parochial Elementary Schools In The City Of Philadelphia Will Be Closed Tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017

Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017 due to the projected inclement weather.

February 6, 2017

Faithful Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Encouraged to Observe National Marriage Week and World Marriage Day

National Marriage Week promotes marriage as a benefit to husbands and wives and to the nation, as well as the best environment in which to raise children.

February 3, 2017

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 42nd Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

The CRS Rice Bowl provides resources for families, parishes, and Catholic schools to incorporate into their Lenten journey of penitence and alms giving.

February 2, 2017

Archdiocese Launches 42nd Annual Rice Bowl in Conjunction with Catholic Relief Services

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in Rice Bowl in conjunction with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) for the 42nd consecutive year.

February 2, 2017

Archbishop Chaput Announces Historic Partnership Between Catholic Relief Services and Catholic High Schools in the Archdiocese

Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced an historic partnership between Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States, and 18 Catholic High Schools within the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

January 31, 2017

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Persons First: Refugees, Immigrants And Executive Orders

At the heart of Catholic social teaching lie two principles: concern for the common good and respect for the individual human being.