Press Releases

StoneMor Partners Honors 17 Archdiocese of Philadelphia Students As StoneMor Scholars

October 19th, 2015

The StoneMor Scholars initiative was announced in August 2015 and provides one freshman student at each Archdiocese of Philadelphia high school with a partial scholarship, in the amount of $3,000 per scholar, during the 2015-2016 school year.

Papal Choir to Perform at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

October 19th, 2015

The Papal Choir of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be performing at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Truth, Conscience and the Work of the Synod

October 18th, 2015

Throughout his recent visit to Philadelphia, Pope Francis showed great sensitivity to the beauty and challenges of everyday family life, and people rightly responded with gratitude and enthusiasm.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Closure of Worship Site in City of Philadelphia

October 18th, 2015

Saint Mary of the Assumption (Philadelphia) will no longer serve as a worship site of Saint John the Baptist Parish (Philadelphia) and will close as a Roman Catholic Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate Annual World Mission Sunday Mass

October 16th, 2015

Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Annual World Mission Sunday Mass. After the once-in-a-lifetime World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit, the celebration this year is even more special. The Mass commemorates the vital work of Mission churches throughout the world and the support extended to their efforts by the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Mercy, Truth and Belonging to Jesus Christ

October 15th, 2015

The Church can be truthful without being merciful. But she can’t be merciful without being truthful.

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Misericordia, Verdad y la Pertenencia a Jesucristo

October 15th, 2015

A medida que el Sínodo de los Obispos sobre la Familia cierra su segunda semana en un enjambre de atención de los medios de comunicación y algunas interpretaciones muy diferentes, podría ser un buen momento para recordar un punto simple.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Launch Post Papal Visit Vocation Recruitment Program

October 12th, 2015

Called by Name will roll-out in all parishes of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on the weekends of November 1 and November 8.

Remarks of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. at the Synod of Bishops on the Family October 10, 2015: Language and its Implications

October 12th, 2015

Just as our thoughts shape the language we use, so too the language we use shapes our thinking and the content of our discussions.