Press Releases
Statement Of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. Regarding Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia
Amoris Laetitia is a serious and extensive reflection on Christian marriage. While it changes no Church teaching or discipline, it does stress the importance of pastoral sensitivity in dealing with the difficult situations many married couples today face.
Declaración del Arzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Sobre la Exhortación Apostólica, Amoris Laetitia
Amoris Laetitia es una reflexión seria y extensa sobre el matrimonio cristiano. No cambia ninguna enseñanza de la Iglesia o disciplina, pero sí subraya la importancia de la sensibilidad pastoral en relación con las situaciones difíciles que muchos matrimonios hoy en día enfrentan.
USCCB: Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family Welcomed by USCCB Family Life Committee Chairman
Archbishop Chaput Joined by 150 Archdiocesan School Children to Mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Elementary, secondary, and special education students from across the Archdiocesehelped plant a “Pinwheels for Prevention” garden As part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. was joined by approximately 150 elementary, secondary, and special education students from schools throughout the Archdiocese for the planting […]
Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Appoints David Shellenberger President of Saint John Vianney Center
As President, he will work to increase awareness of SJVC’s prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Hold Free Concert Preview Performance in Rittenhouse Square
Enjoy Beautiful Sacred and Classical Music courtesy of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary In advance of its spring benefit concert next weekend, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will hold a free preview flash performance with selected soloists in Rittenhouse Square. Saturday, April 2ndRittenhouse Square11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The full concert on April 9th will be led by the […]
USCCB: Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori to Congress: Support the Conscience Protection Act
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Dedicate Queen of the Apostles Garden In Honor Of Former Rector, Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will dedicate its newly refurbished Queen of the Apostles Garden to honor the life and work of Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Offer Mass For The Happy Repose Of The Soul Of Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., Founder Of EWTN
Yesterday, it was announced by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant of the Funeral Mass for Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., the network’s founder.