Press Releases

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Some Additional Thoughts and the Elephant in the Room

August 19th, 2016

In my column last week, I offered some personal thoughts about the nature of the presidential race this election season and both candidates’ removal by several light years from the experience of ordinary Americans.

Columna del Arzobispo: Algunas consideraciones adicionales – y el elefante en la habitación

August 19th, 2016

En mi columna de la semana pasada, ofrecí algunas reflexiones personales sobre la naturaleza de la carrera presidencial de esta temporada de elecciones y lo alejados que están ambos candidatos, por varios años de luz, de la experiencia del estadounidense común.

Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman Ordained To The Episcopacy And Will Serve As An Auxiliary Bishop For The Archdiocese of Philadelphia

August 18th, 2016

Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. ordained Most Reverend Edward M. Deliman to the episcopacy at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Office of Catholic Education Announces Administrative Assignments at Two Archdiocesan High Schools

August 12th, 2016

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and the Faith in the Future Foundation (FIF) are pleased to announce the appointment of principals at Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School (Delaware County) and Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School in South Philadelphia. Sister Maureen McDermott, I.H.M., Ph.D., Superintendent for Secondary Schools said, “We […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Some Personal Thoughts on the Months Ahead

August 12th, 2016

Presidential campaigns typically hit full stride after Labor Day in an election year. But 2016 is a year in which two prominent Catholics – a sitting vice president, and the next vice presidential nominee of his party — both seem to publicly ignore or invent the content of their Catholic faith as they go along.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Breaks Ground for St. John Neumann Place II

August 4th, 2016

Development will create affordable senior housing in South Philadelphia

Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Catholic Family Fun Club Announce the Successful Launch of a New Initiative for Catholic Family Networking

August 2nd, 2016

Using a crowd-sourced calendar, the CFFC allows families from throughout the Archdiocese to attend and create Catholic catechetical and social activities together and learn about other local events and organizations connected to the Catholic faith.

Catholic Health Care Services’ Adult Day Care Center Celebrates One Year of Service to the Community

July 22nd, 2016

The center provides support and care in a home-like environment that enables older adults facing physical and cognitive challenges to remain at home as long as possible.