Press Releases

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements For Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015

November 3rd, 2016

Core operating deficit shrinks to less than $500,000; balance sheet issues continue to improve; Break-even result reported for World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015.

Media Advisory-Photo Opportunity: Archdiocesan Students and Nutritional Development Services Team Up to Fight Hunger

November 2nd, 2016

Nearly 50,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly collected to stock local food cupboards Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the successful completion of its 2016 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in conjunction with Archdiocesan schools. NDS will recognize students from Saint Aloysius Academy, a private Catholic school for boys […]

Archbishop Chaput Calls For Relief Efforts To Support Victims Of Hurricane Matthew

November 1st, 2016

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia consider taking up a one-time, special collection on a weekend of their choosing during the month of November to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsors European Pilgrimage to Fátima and Lourdes

October 25th, 2016

The trip will tour several towns and shrines throughout Portugal, Spain and France where Our Lady appeared.

Pope Francis Bestows Honors Upon 46 Individuals for Exceptional Service to the World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015

October 20th, 2016

Two have been named Dame/Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; twenty have been named Dame/Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; eight will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and Pontiff) and sixteen will receive the Benemerenti Medal.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Raises Record $3.4 Million in Annual Appeal

October 19th, 2016

This amount is the highest amount ever raised and surpasses the 2014-15 total by more than $300,000.

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 2016-2017 Concert Series

October 17th, 2016

Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica is proud to present an exciting season of concerts highlighting Philadelphia’s rich choral tradition alongside inspiring ensembles from around the world.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: About Those Unthinking, Backward Catholics

October 13th, 2016

Of course it would be wonderful for the Clinton campaign to repudiate the content of these ugly WikiLeaks emails. All of us backward-thinking Catholics who actually believe what Scripture and the Church teach would be so very grateful.