Press Releases

Catholic Social Services Marks National Volunteer Week by Recognizing Its Volunteer of the Year, Reverend Anthony Orth

April 15th, 2016

Each year CSS recognizes a dedicated volunteer who has made significant contributions to a particular program.

Drexel Neumann Academy Principal Receives Award from National Catholic Education Association

April 15th, 2016

Sister Cathy McGowan, SSJ, principal of Drexel Neumann Academy (DNA) was named by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) to be one of its recipients of the “Leadership. Learn. Inspire.” Award.  This national award is presented to educators who have made outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school education.  Sister Cathy is […]

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Pope Francis On Love In The Family

April 14th, 2016

We live in an age when people’s nerves are rubbed raw by information they don’t like, don’t trust and very often don’t need. We drown in ads, lobbying and a politics of malice. Meanwhile, really vital, life-giving messages float by unnoticed. And on difficult issues, it’s easier just to skip the thinking and get straight to the arguing.

Catholic Social Services Named for the Fourth Year in a Row Service Provider of the Year by Real Alternatives

April 12th, 2016

This annual award is presented to the provider agency that has served the most pregnant women in the state of Pennsylvania. CSS Northeast Family Service Center in Northeast Philadelphia received its sixth Site of the Year Award.

Statement Of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. Regarding The Appointment Of Archbishop Christophe Pierre As Apostolic Nuncio To The United States

April 12th, 2016

Earlier today, the Vatican announced the appointment by Pope Francis of Archbishop Christophe Pierre as the next Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. I join Catholics around the country in offering best wishes to Archbishop Pierre as he accepts this important post.

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Living Fully: Pilgrimage and Encounter

April 12th, 2016

How do we reconcile a loving God, the beauty and dignity of life, and the fact of human disability? This June 23-26, that will be a key question considered in Rome as part of “Living Fully 2016: Disability, Culture and Faith – A Celebration.”

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Vivir Plenamente, Peregrinación y Encuentro

April 12th, 2016

¿Cómo reconciliamos a un Dios de amor, la belleza y dignidad de la vida y el hecho de la discapacidad humana?  Este 23-26 de junio, éste será un tema clave considerado en Roma como parte de Living Fully 2016: Disability, Culture and Faith – A Celebration  (Vivir plenamente 2016: discapacidad, cultura y fe — Una […]

Over 40 Catholic Elementary Schools to Participate in Spring “Showcases of Excellence”

April 11th, 2016

During the month of April, over 40 Catholic elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will participate in “Showcases of Excellence,” which will be held at four Archdiocesan high schools in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.

Archdiocese Announces Decisions In Pastoral Planning Initiative For Parishes In South Philadelphia And Delaware County

April 10th, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has reviewed recommendations of the Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee and made decisions regarding three parishes from South Philadelphia and two parishes from Delaware County taking part in the ongoing Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative.