Press Releases

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Algunas reflexiones en el umbral de la Semana Santa

March 18th, 2016

El 17 de marzo, el Departamento de Estado catalogó el asesinato continuo de cristianos por el estado islámico (conocido como ISIS o ISIL, o más despectivamente como «Daesh») como genocidio. Ésta es solo la segunda vez que el Departamento de Estado ha emitido tal designación, y es una muestra del alcance de la crisis actual. […]

Holy Week and Easter Liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

March 17th, 2016

Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday   March 20, 2016 – March 27, 2016 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD – March 20th, 6:30 p.m.   Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Proclamation of the Passion. It marks the beginning […]

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts Second Annual May Procession

March 17th, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites everyone to honor the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Mercy, during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy at the second annual May Procession.

Prayer Vigil in Support of Little Sisters of the Poor to be held on the Steps of The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

March 16th, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Women Speak for Themselves are co-sponsoring a prayer vigil in support of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host Spring Benefit Concert

March 16th, 2016

Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Francis and Enjoy Beautiful Sacred and Classical Music

Pope Francis Commissions Philadelphia Priest as Missionary of Mercy

March 14th, 2016

In Rome on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, Pope Francis commissioned Reverend Monsignor George A. Majoros, Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Bridgeport (Montgomery County) as a Missionary of Mercy. During the ceremony, Monsignor Majoros was part of a select international group of over 1,000 priests who are being sent forth by the Vatican […]

Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate 19th Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

March 14th, 2016

The Mass celebrates the rich history and cultural diversity among the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It will feature groups representing approximately 30 different nationalities, ethnic and/or Catholic Rite communities.

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: A Bitter Time and its Lessons

March 11th, 2016

Adults have a duty to love and protect children. Yet not a day goes by when we don’t hear a story about children abused by someone they know and trust. Perpetrators cover a very wide spectrum, from parents to coaches to teachers to clergy. But especially bitter for the statewide Catholic community is a March […]