Press Releases

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Holds 29th Annual Retirement Fund for Religious Collection

November 14th, 2016

In 2016, local religious orders received a combined total of over $1.1 million dollars in financial assistance made possible by the national appeal.

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host “Come and See” Nights for Potential Students

November 10th, 2016

Potential students will have the opportunity to tour the campus, sit in an actual class, and learn more about the programs offered.

National LIFE Runners to Participate in 2016 Philadelphia Marathon In Support Of The Unborn

November 9th, 2016

Hundreds of faithful from across the nation will come together to run and walk in support of life at the Philadelphia Marathon November 18-20, 2016.

Archbishop Chaput To Celebrate Solemn Mass And Closing Of The Principal Holy Door Of Mercy In The Archdiocese of Philadelphia As The Jubilee Year Of Mercy Draws To A Conclusion

November 4th, 2016

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Solemn Mass and closing of the principal Holy Door of Mercy in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the closing days of the Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements For Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015

November 3rd, 2016

Core operating deficit shrinks to less than $500,000; balance sheet issues continue to improve; Break-even result reported for World Meeting of Families—Philadelphia 2015.

Media Advisory-Photo Opportunity: Archdiocesan Students and Nutritional Development Services Team Up to Fight Hunger

November 2nd, 2016

Nearly 50,000 pounds of peanut butter and jelly collected to stock local food cupboards Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will celebrate the successful completion of its 2016 Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive in conjunction with Archdiocesan schools. NDS will recognize students from Saint Aloysius Academy, a private Catholic school for boys […]

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

November 1st, 2016

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.