Press Releases
PSP Invests in Transformation of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School
The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) today announced it has awarded a $300,000 grant from its Great School Fund to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia.
Saint John’s Hospice to Dedicate New Truck for Food Pick up
The new vehicle will bolster efforts to serve homeless men in the City of Philadelphia
USCCB: 2016 Meeting of the Bishops of the Catholic Church in America Concludes with a Sense of ‘Urgency to Make Mercy Practical’
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Youth and Young Adult Ministry to Host 4th Annual Generation Phaith Rally
All in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend and participate in inspiring workshops, Eucharistic Adoration, and interactive exhibits.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names Reverend Gregory J. Semeniuk, C.M. New Vicar for Cultural Ministries
Serving and promoting unity and cultural diversity in the Church
Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia Nombra al Reverendo Gregory J. Semeniuk, C. M. nuevo Vicario para Ministerios Culturales
Sirviendo y promoviendo la unidad y la diversidad cultural en la Iglesia
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Closure of Worship Site in Montgomery County
In July 2014, Saint Gertrude Parish (West Conshohocken), Saint Mary Parish (Conshohocken), and Saints Cosmas and Damian Parish (Conshohocken) merged with Saint Matthew Parish (Conshohocken) as part of the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative that has been ongoing in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At that time, each parish merged at the location and retained the name of Saint Matthew Parish.
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Of Lenten Films, and Faith Where it’s Least Expected
Exactly 12 years ago this month (February 25) Mel Gibson released The Passion of the Christ. Gibson set a new standard in religiously themed films by drawing together superior acting (Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci and talented unknowns), directing (Gibson himself) and other excellent production values, and combining them with a compelling story (Christ’s Passion) and ample financial resources.
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: In Memory of a Great Man
Death is always a defeat and a liberation: a defeat for human pride; but for the friends of God, a liberation to eternal life. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died on February 13. He was a man of extraordinary legal genius and fidelity to the Constitution.