Press Releases
USCCB: U.S. Bishop Chairmen Provide Senate With Moral Principles For Health Care Reform
June 2nd, 2017Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Hard cases make bad law; bad law makes hard cases
May 30th, 2017“Hard cases make bad law:” It’s a legal principle in U.S. court decisions that dates back at least 170 years. Its origin may go back even further, to Roman jurisprudence. The idea behind it makes sense.
The Cathedral Parish Revitalizes the Keys and Sword Event to Benefit Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul and a Local Ministry to Poor and Homeless
May 24th, 2017This year, a percentage of the proceeds will benefit Saint Francis Inn, a ministry to the poor and homeless located in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
Archdiocese Announces Decision in Pastoral Planning Initiative for Two Parishes in the City of Philadelphia
May 21st, 2017Resurrection of Our Lord Parish (Rhawnhurst) and Our Lady of Ransom Parish (Oxford Circle) will merge effective June 19, 2017.
Nutritional Development Services Of The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Receive Donation From Students At Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School
May 19th, 2017For the second consecutive year, Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will receive a generous donation for its Summer Meals Program from students at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School.