Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation to Hold Youth Rally for over 2,000 Sophomore Students
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation will hold its first sophomore youth rally and retreat titled Metanoia at La Salle University’s Tom Gola Arena. Metanoia is a Greek word meaning “to turn around.”
Nutritional Development Service of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Mark National School Lunch Week with the Blessing of a New Hot Lunch Program
National School Lunch Week is celebrated October 10th -14th
Archbishop Chaput’s Address at the National Catholic Diocesan Vocations Directors Conference
“Jesus didn’t need many men. He needed the right men. The priesthood doesn’t need many men. It needs the right men.”
Archdiocese to Celebrate 11th Annual Hispanic Heritage Mass
A celebration of the Hispanic Catholic community’s diversity and unity
Archbishop Chaput Announces Launch of Project Rachel Ministry to Benefit Women and Men Who Suffer with Post Abortion Trauma
Project Rachel is composed of a network of specially trained clergy, spiritual directors and therapists who provide compassionate one-on-one care to men and women who are struggling with the aftermath of abortion and seek emotional and psychological healing.
Letter of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
“I would like to extend my prayerful best wishes to the local Jewish community as you observe the solemn days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.”
Archbishop Chaput’s Address at Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Dinner
For the past 43 years we’ve been living the consequences of Roe v Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized abortion on demand. And the abortion struggle of the past four decades teaches us a very useful lesson.
USCCB: USCCB President: Amoris Laetitia, A Tremendous Gift For Church And Families In The U.S.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates Saint Edmond’s Home Centennial and Announces Arrival of Sisters of Life Minister in the Region
Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a member facility of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is celebrating one hundred years of providing health care services to some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
Seminarians Face Off in 7th Annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tournament
Spectators are welcome at the annual tournament which rotates between the four mid-Atlantic Catholic seminaries represented each year.