Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Continuation of Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative
February 8th, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today the continuation of the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative with three parishes from the City of Philadelphia and two parishes from Delaware County entering the process.
Saint John Chrysostom Parish to Receive Loyola Press Opening Doors Award
February 5th, 2016Loyola Press, in partnership with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD), honors parish communities that demonstrate inclusion and engagement practices that facilitate the participation in the parish of people with disabilities.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future Foundation Extend Their Management Agreement through 2022, Affirming the Progress of this Innovative Model in Catholic Education
February 4th, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future Foundation, today announced that their management agreement, which was first signed in August 2012 to ensure the independent oversight and strategic management of the 17 high schools within the Archdiocese as well as its four schools of special education, has been extended through 2022.
USCCB President Appoints Bishops Flores, Cantú as Representatives of U.S. Bishops to Papal Visit to Mexico
February 3rd, 2016Archdiocese of Philadelphia to kick off Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl
February 1st, 2016The local Church supports a nationwide effort to transform the lives of the poor through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
January 31st, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week January 31, 2016 – February 6, 2016. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the Christ-centered, faith-based education that students receive in the 121 elementary, 17 secondary and 4 special education schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Philadelphia Auto Show Welcome Students from the Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education for Exclusive Tour and Special Moment with “Pope Francis’ Philly FIAT”
January 29th, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Philadelphia Auto Show today hosted students from the four Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education for an exclusive tour of the Philadelphia Auto Show, including a stop to see one of the two FIAT 500Ls used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia.
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Thoughts on Catholic Schools Week 2016
January 29th, 2016In September 2010, one of the great supporters of American Catholic education, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, issued a memorable call to action for our school leaders. It still has force today. In an article entitled “The Catholic Schools We Need” (America Magazine), he wrote: “It is time to recover our nerve and promote our schools for […]
USCCB: Catholics Schools Week, January 31-February 6, Focus on Catholic Schools as ‘Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service’
January 28th, 2016Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal
January 28th, 2016Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced the launch of the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal, with an expanded vision to serve even more people in need and an increased fundraising goal of $15 million.