Press Releases

Paul Colistra Named President of West Catholic Preparatory High School

May 11th, 2016

Mr. Colistra has served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at WCPHS since 2012.

West Catholic Preparatory High School Student Awarded Prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship

May 10th, 2016

West Catholic has produced more Gates Scholars than any other high school in Pennsylvania

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Celebrate Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal

May 9th, 2016

Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR).

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Celebrate the Rite of Acolyte

May 6th, 2016

The Ministry of Acolyte marks an important step in formation for men pursuing vocations to the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate.

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Today’s Announcement from the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

May 3rd, 2016

On behalf of the clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send my prayerful best wishes to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament as they prepare to celebrate their 125th anniversary later this year.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Jubilee Year of Mercy and Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

May 2nd, 2016

Pope Francis will preside at the ceremonies at the Basilica of Saint Peter on Sunday, September 4th.

West Catholic Preparatory High School Celebrates Historic $5 Million Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mazur

April 28th, 2016

The gift from Mr. Mazur (class of 1963) and his wife is the single largest donation to West Catholic since its founding in September of 1916.

Lizanne Magarity-Pando Named President of Saint Hubert Catholic High School For Girls

April 26th, 2016

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and the Faith in the Future Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Lizanne Magarity-Pando as the new President of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls effective April 28th.