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May 11, 2016

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

May 11, 2016

Paul Colistra Named President of West Catholic Preparatory High School

Mr. Colistra has served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at WCPHS since 2012.

May 10, 2016

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

May 9, 2016

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).

May 6, 2016

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.

May 3, 2016

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.

May 2, 2016

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.

April 28, 2016

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.