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Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: De oscuridad a luz, 2016

March 23rd, 2016

En cada Pascua llegamos otra vez a los momentos que nos definen como pueblo creyente. La Última Cena, la Crucifixión, la Resurrección —estas celebraciones sacramentales, mucho más que la Navidad o cualquier otra festividad del calendario cristiano, nos diferencian de las demás tradiciones religiosas en el mundo.

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Terror Attacks In Belgium

March 22nd, 2016

Americans woke up this morning to the tragic news of yet another terror attack—this time in Belgium. Each life lost was a precious gift from God that has been torn from all those whom it touched.

The Office of Catholic Education Business Leadership for Catholic Schools and Faith in the Future Foundation to Host Inaugural CAPS Event

March 18th, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE), Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS), and Faith in the Future Foundation (FIF) are proud to jointly announce the CAPS 2016 event.
The acronym stands for “Celebrating Academics, Philanthropy, and Service in Philadelphia-area Catholic Schools.”

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Some Thoughts On The Brink Of Holy Week

March 18th, 2016

On March 17, the U.S. State Department labeled the on-going murder of Christians by Islamic State (known as ISIS or ISIL, or more derisively as “Daesh”) as genocide.

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.