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November 1, 2016

Archbishop Chaput Calls For Relief Efforts To Support Victims Of Hurricane Matthew

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all parishes in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia consider taking up a one-time, special collection on a weekend of their choosing during the month of November to support continued relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

October 25, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Sponsors European Pilgrimage to Fátima and Lourdes

The trip will tour several towns and shrines throughout Portugal, Spain and France where Our Lady appeared.

October 20, 2016

Pope Francis Bestows Honors Upon 46 Individuals for Exceptional Service to the World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015

Two have been named Dame/Knight Grand Cross in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; twenty have been named Dame/Knight in the Order of Saint Gregory the Great; eight will receive the Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (Cross for the Church and Pontiff) and sixteen will receive the Benemerenti Medal.

October 19, 2016

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Raises Record $3.4 Million in Annual Appeal

This amount is the highest amount ever raised and surpasses the 2014-15 total by more than $300,000.

October 17, 2016

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 2016-2017 Concert Series

Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica is proud to present an exciting season of concerts highlighting Philadelphia’s rich choral tradition alongside inspiring ensembles from around the world.

October 13, 2016

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: About Those Unthinking, Backward Catholics

Of course it would be wonderful for the Clinton campaign to repudiate the content of these ugly WikiLeaks emails. All of us backward-thinking Catholics who actually believe what Scripture and the Church teach would be so very grateful.

October 13, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation to Hold Youth Rally for over 2,000 Sophomore Students

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Catechetical Formation will hold its first sophomore youth rally and retreat titled Metanoia at La Salle University’s Tom Gola Arena. Metanoia is a Greek word meaning “to turn around.”