Press Releases
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. on the Death of Mother Angelica, Founder of EWTN
Mother 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
Every 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.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: De oscuridad a luz, 2016
En cada Pascua llegamos otra vez a los momentos que nos definen como pueblo creyente. La Última Cena, la Crucifixión, la Resurrección —estas celebraciones sacramentales, mucho más que la Navidad o cualquier otra festividad del calendario cristiano, nos diferencian de las demás tradiciones religiosas en el mundo.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Terror Attacks In Belgium
Americans woke up this morning to the tragic news of yet another terror attack—this time in Belgium. Each life lost was a precious gift from God that has been torn from all those whom it touched.
USCCB: Catholic Church in the United States to Welcome Thousands of New Catholics at Easter Vigil
The Office of Catholic Education Business Leadership for Catholic Schools and Faith in the Future Foundation to Host Inaugural CAPS Event
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE), Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS), and Faith in the Future Foundation (FIF) are proud to jointly announce the CAPS 2016 event.
The acronym stands for “Celebrating Academics, Philanthropy, and Service in Philadelphia-area Catholic Schools.”
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Some Thoughts On The Brink Of Holy Week
On March 17, the U.S. State Department labeled the on-going murder of Christians by Islamic State (known as ISIS or ISIL, or more derisively as “Daesh”) as genocide.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Algunas reflexiones en el umbral de la Semana Santa
El 17 de marzo, el Departamento de Estado catalogó el asesinato continuo de cristianos por el estado islámico (conocido como ISIS o ISIL, o más despectivamente como «Daesh») como genocidio. Ésta es solo la segunda vez que el Departamento de Estado ha emitido tal designación, y es una muestra del alcance de la crisis actual. […]
Holy Week and Easter Liturgies at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday March 20, 2016 – March 27, 2016 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD – March 20th, 6:30 p.m. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the Proclamation of the Passion. It marks the beginning […]