Press Releases

Message from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office For Divine Worship Regarding this Weekend’s Winter Storm and Sunday Mass

January 22nd, 2016

This weekend’s winter storm will be a hardship for many in our area. Additionally, severe winter weather typically causes anxiety for Christians with regard to their Sunday duties. Catholics, for the most part, take seriously their obligation to assist at Mass on the Lord’s Day.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Offer Opportunity for Bidders to Own a FIAT 500L Used by Pope Francis During Historic Philadelphia Visit at the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate

January 20th, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, with the Philadelphia Auto Show, today announced that a FIAT 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia in September 2015 will be auctioned to the public at the annual Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, January 29 at 9 p.m. EST.

Archbishop Chaput to Lead Delegation from The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the 2016 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

January 19th, 2016

This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion nationwide.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Telling The Truth When We Pray

January 14th, 2016

The Protestant reformer Martin Luther once said “Don’t lie when you pray.” His words may be more legend than real, but their content still rings very true. And they’re good to remember as we prepare for next week’s holiday (January 18) honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King taught us to be honest about our faith and the convictions that should flow from it.

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Digamos la Verdad al Orar

January 14th, 2016

El reformador protestante Martín Lutero dijo una vez: «No mienta cuando ore». Sus palabras pueden ser más leyenda que realidad, pero su contenido todavía suena muy cierto. Y son buenas para recordar mientras nos preparamos para el día feriado de la semana que viene (enero 18) en honor de Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King nos enseñó a ser honestos acerca de nuestra fe y las convicciones que deben derivarse de ella. Tomó la Escritura en serio -especialmente sus pasajes sobre el perdón, el amor y la justicia- y actuó en ellos, negándose a tener en cuenta el costo.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Black Catholics to Celebrate the Work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 14th, 2016

This year’s theme is Dwell Together- in the Spirit of Mercy

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Will Honor Veterans with “POW-MIA National Chair of Honor” Program Before Basketball Game

January 14th, 2016

Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School (Delaware County) will honor all veterans with a program prior to tip-off between Bonner/Prendie and Cardinal O’Hara High School (Delaware County) boys’ basketball teams this Friday evening.