Press Releases
Catholic Charities Appeal Partnering with Walnut Street Theatre for Sister Act, the Musical
A portion of all tickets sold for July 13th show will support the Appeal.
37 Senior Neumann Scholars from the Class of 2016 to be Honored During a Celebration of Excellence
These 37 Neumann Scholars have attended Archdiocesan high schools for the last four years on scholarships awarded by the Connelly Foundation The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) is proud to announce that 37 graduating seniors will be recognized by the Connelly Foundation at a Celebration of Excellence to include a Eucharistic service […]
Catholic Charities Appeal Launches Mobile App
In late January, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. officially opened the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal (CCA), the largest annual fundraising initiative in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Letter from Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. to the Jewish Community on the Observance of Passover
Passover calls to mind the miracle of divine intervention in the history of the Chosen People.
USCCB: Joint Letter To Congress: 26 Organizations Urge Passage Of Conscience Protection Act Of 2016
Catholic Social Services Marks National Volunteer Week by Recognizing Its Volunteer of the Year, Reverend Anthony Orth
Each year CSS recognizes a dedicated volunteer who has made significant contributions to a particular program.
Drexel Neumann Academy Principal Receives Award from National Catholic Education Association
Sister Cathy McGowan, SSJ, principal of Drexel Neumann Academy (DNA) was named by the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) to be one of its recipients of the “Leadership. Learn. Inspire.” Award. This national award is presented to educators who have made outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements on behalf of Catholic school education. Sister Cathy is […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Pope Francis On Love In The Family
We live in an age when people’s nerves are rubbed raw by information they don’t like, don’t trust and very often don’t need. We drown in ads, lobbying and a politics of malice. Meanwhile, really vital, life-giving messages float by unnoticed. And on difficult issues, it’s easier just to skip the thinking and get straight to the arguing.