Press Releases
Archbishop Chaput Joined by 150 Archdiocesan School Children to Mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 7th, 2016Elementary, secondary, and special education students from across the Archdiocesehelped plant a “Pinwheels for Prevention” garden As part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. was joined by approximately 150 elementary, secondary, and special education students from schools throughout the Archdiocese for the planting […]
Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Appoints David Shellenberger President of Saint John Vianney Center
April 6th, 2016As President, he will work to increase awareness of SJVC’s prevention and educational services, as well as its assessment and behavioral health treatment programs.
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Hold Free Concert Preview Performance in Rittenhouse Square
April 1st, 2016Enjoy Beautiful Sacred and Classical Music courtesy of Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary In advance of its spring benefit concert next weekend, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary will hold a free preview flash performance with selected soloists in Rittenhouse Square. Saturday, April 2ndRittenhouse Square11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The full concert on April 9th will be led by the […]
USCCB: Cardinal Dolan and Archbishop Lori to Congress: Support the Conscience Protection Act
April 1st, 2016Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Dedicate Queen of the Apostles Garden In Honor Of Former Rector, Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard
April 1st, 2016The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, will dedicate its newly refurbished Queen of the Apostles Garden to honor the life and work of Reverend Monsignor James J. Howard.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia To Offer Mass For The Happy Repose Of The Soul Of Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., Founder Of EWTN
March 29th, 2016Yesterday, it was announced by the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant of the Funeral Mass for Mother Mary Angelica, P.C.P.A., the network’s founder.
USCCB: USCCB President Sends Prayers and Support to President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan
March 28th, 2016Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Death of Mother Angelica, Founder of EWTN
March 28th, 2016Mother Angelica was one of the great American Catholics of the past half-century, a woman of extraordinary faith, intelligence, energy and determination.
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Darkness To Light, 2016
March 23rd, 2016Every Easter we come again to the moments that define us as a believing people. The Last Supper, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection — these sacramental celebrations, far more than Christmas or any other feast of the Christian calendar, set us apart from every other religious tradition in the world.