Press Releases
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Hard cases make bad law; bad law makes hard cases
“Hard cases make bad law:” It’s a legal principle in U.S. court decisions that dates back at least 170 years. Its origin may go back even further, to Roman jurisprudence. The idea behind it makes sense.
The Cathedral Parish Revitalizes the Keys and Sword Event to Benefit Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and a Local Ministry to Poor and Homeless
This year, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Saint Francis Inn, a ministry to the poor and homeless located in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
Archdiocese Announces Decision in Pastoral Planning Initiative for Two Parishes in the City of Philadelphia
Resurrection of Our Lord Parish (Rhawnhurst) and Our Lady of Ransom Parish (Oxford Circle) will merge effective June 19, 2017.
Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Receive Donation From Students At Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School
For the second consecutive year, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will receive a generous donation for its Summer Meals Program from students at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School.
Joint Statement of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and Neumann University Regarding Intention to Explore Possibility of Affiliation Agreement
Agreement allows both institutions’ academic leaders and others to meet openly and to discuss how such an affiliation agreement may work to benefit both institutions.
Rev. Mr. Matthew Brody to be Ordained to the Priesthood by Archbishop Chaput
The Ordination Mass will be streamed live at www.archphila.org and broadcast via FaceBook Live at www.facebook.com/ArchbishopChaput.