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Press Releases
Bishop John J. McIntyre to Dedicate Blessed Oscar Romero House, A Ministry of Catholic Social Services
This ministry serves unaccompanied refugee minors fleeing violence, instability, and poverty
Paul Colistra Named President of West Catholic Preparatory High School
Mr. Colistra has served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at WCPHS since 2012.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Student Awarded Prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship
West Catholic has produced more Gates Scholars than any other high school in Pennsylvania
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Celebrate Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR).
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Celebrate the Rite of Acolyte
The Ministry of Acolyte marks an important step in formation for men pursuing vocations to the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Today’s Announcement from the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
On behalf of the clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send my prayerful best wishes to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament as they prepare to celebrate their 125th anniversary later this year.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Jubilee Year of Mercy and Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Pope Francis will preside at the ceremonies at the Basilica of Saint Peter on Sunday, September 4th.
West Catholic Preparatory High School Celebrates Historic $5 Million Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mazur
The gift from Mr. Mazur (class of 1963) and his wife is the single largest donation to West Catholic since its founding in September of 1916.