Press Releases

Declaración del Arzobispo Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Sobre la Exhortación Apostólica, Amoris Laetitia

April 8th, 2016

Amoris Laetitia es una reflexión seria y extensa sobre el matrimonio cristiano. No cambia ninguna enseñanza de la Iglesia o disciplina, pero sí subraya la importancia de la sensibilidad pastoral en relación con las situaciones difíciles que muchos matrimonios hoy en día enfrentan.

Archbishop Chaput Joined by 150 Archdiocesan School Children to Mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April 7th, 2016

Elementary, secondary, and special education students from across the Archdiocesehelped plant a “Pinwheels for Prevention” garden As part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. was joined by approximately 150 elementary, secondary, and special education students from schools throughout the Archdiocese for the planting […]

Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Appoints David Shellenberger President of Saint John Vianney Center

April 6th, 2016

As President, he will work to increase awareness of SJVC’s prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Hold Free Concert Preview Performance in Rittenhouse Square

April 1st, 2016

Enjoy Beautiful Sacred and Classical Music courtesy of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary In advance of its spring benefit concert next weekend, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will hold a free preview flash performance with selected soloists in Rittenhouse Square. Saturday, April 2ndRittenhouse Square11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The full concert on April 9th will be led by the […]

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Dedicate Queen of the Apostles Garden In Honor Of Former Rector, Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard

April 1st, 2016

The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will dedicate its newly refurbished Queen of the Apostles Garden to honor the life and work of Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Offer Mass For The Happy Repose Of The Soul Of Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., Founder Of EWTN

March 29th, 2016

Yesterday, it was announced by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant of the Funeral Mass for Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., the network’s founder.