Press Releases

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Youth and Young Adult Ministry to Host 4th Annual Generation Phaith Rally

February 23rd, 2016

All in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend and participate in inspiring workshops, Eucharistic Adoration, and interactive exhibits.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names Reverend Gregory J. Semeniuk, C.M. New Vicar for Cultural Ministries

February 23rd, 2016

Serving and promoting unity and cultural diversity in the Church

Arquidiócesis de Filadelfia Nombra al Reverendo Gregory J. Semeniuk, C. M. nuevo Vicario para Ministerios Culturales

February 23rd, 2016

Sirviendo y promoviendo la unidad y la diversidad cultural en la Iglesia

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Closure of Worship Site in Montgomery County

February 22nd, 2016

In July 2014, Saint Gertrude Parish (West Conshohocken), Saint Mary Parish (Conshohocken), and Saints Cosmas and Damian Parish (Conshohocken) merged with Saint Matthew Parish (Conshohocken) as part of the Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative that has been ongoing in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. At that time, each parish merged at the location and retained the name of Saint Matthew Parish.

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Of Lenten Films, and Faith Where it’s Least Expected

February 18th, 2016

Exactly 12 years ago this month (February 25) Mel Gibson released The Passion of the Christ. Gibson set a new standard in religiously themed films by drawing together superior acting (Jim Caviezel, Monica Bellucci and talented unknowns), directing (Gibson himself) and other excellent production values, and combining them with a compelling story (Christ’s Passion) and ample financial resources.

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: In Memory of a Great Man

February 15th, 2016

Death is always a defeat and a liberation: a defeat for human pride; but for the friends of God, a liberation to eternal life. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died on February 13. He was a man of extraordinary legal genius and fidelity to the Constitution.

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. on the Death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

February 15th, 2016

Justice Antonin Scalia was a man of outstanding legal genius and deep Catholic faith.  I had the privilege of knowing and engaging him personally; disagreeing with him on matters like the death penalty; but agreeing with him on so many other issues and admiring his extraordinary moral integrity.  In an age of superficial executive and […]

Ash Wednesday in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

February 8th, 2016

Catholics throughout the Philadelphia region mark the beginning of Lent