Press Releases
USCCB: USCCB Committee Chairs Welcome Congressional Initiatives Responding to Pope Francis’ Call to Care for Creation
Archbishop Thomas Wenski and Bishop Oscar Cantú welcomed new initiatives in Congress that respond to Pope Francis’ call during his visit to the United States to care for our common home “and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity.”
Three Archdiocesan Elementary Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools
Our Mother of Consolation Parish School (OMC) in the Chestnut Hill section of Northwest Philadelphia, Saint Agnes School in West Chester (Chester County) and Saint Norbert Catholic School in Paoli (Chester County) were selected as part of the 2015 cohort of National Blue Ribbon Schools in an announcement made by United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Pontifical Council for the Family to Introduce Families Receiving The Gospel During Papal Mass and Global Initiative to Provide Heating to 6,000 Syrian Families
The Pontifical Council for the Family (PCF) today will officially introduce the six families from around the world who have been selected to receive the Gospel of Luke from Pope Francis during Mass on Sunday, September 27 at 4:00 p.m. on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The countries represented are Australia, Congo-Kishasa, Cuba, France, Syria, and Vietnam.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Starts with Eventful Day of Song, Celebration of Love and Artistry, and a Blessing of the ‘Pietà’
To kick off the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Congress, a series of media availabilities have been scheduled to provide media an overview of the Congress and its engaging programming. With a World Meeting of Families record crowd of more than 17,000 pilgrims attending the Congress, representing over 100 countries, the weeklong event will celebrate family and the sanctuary of love and life.
The Gift of Indulgences During Eighth Annual World Meeting of Families
A decree granting to Christ’s faithful the favor of indulgences on the occasion of the Eighth World Meeting of Families, to be observed in Philadephia from 22 to 27 September 2015.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 & the Greater Philadelphia Film Office Announce the World Meeting of Families Film Festival Schedule of Events
The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and Greater Philadelphia Film Office released the schedule of events for the World Meeting of Families Film Festival presented by Beneficial Bank. Tickets are now available.
Exclusive East Coast Debut of Vatican Splendors at the Franklin Institute
Exhibit coincides with the momentous Papal Visit and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Congress. Extended hours September 21-24.
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to Host Variety of Events and Programs During World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit
The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will host a number of events and programs for all ages during the week of the World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit. The Young Adults of the Cathedral Parish have organized an evening of song and prayer on September 19 called Night Fever in anticipation of the festivities of the World Meeting of Families and the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia.
Beneficial Bank Creates Commemorative Beneficial Visa® Promotional Cards for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
Limited edition, co-branded Beneficial Bank & World Meeting of Families- Philadelphia 2015 promotional cards will provide Congress participants with a secure method of making purchases during the week of Pope Francis’ visit in September
Pope Francis to Bless Encuentro Cross Prior to Independence Hall Speech
The blessing of the cross symbolizes the journey of faith of Hispanic and Latino Catholics in the United States.