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March 17, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Hosts Second Annual May Procession

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia invites everyone to honor the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Mercy, during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy at the second annual May Procession.

March 16, 2016

Prayer Vigil in Support of Little Sisters of the Poor to be held on the Steps of The Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office for the New Evangelization and Women Speak for Themselves are co-sponsoring a prayer vigil in support of the Little Sisters of the Poor.

March 16, 2016

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host Spring Benefit Concert

Walk in the Footsteps of Pope Francis and Enjoy Beautiful Sacred and Classical Music

March 14, 2016

Pope Francis Commissions Philadelphia Priest as Missionary of Mercy

In Rome on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016, Pope Francis commissioned Reverend Monsignor George A. Majoros, Parochial Vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Bridgeport (Montgomery County) as a Missionary of Mercy. During the ceremony, Monsignor Majoros was part of a select international group of over 1,000 priests who are being sent forth by the Vatican […]

March 14, 2016

Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate 19th Annual Cultural Heritage Mass

The Mass celebrates the rich history and cultural diversity among the faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It will feature groups representing approximately 30 different nationalities, ethnic and/or Catholic Rite communities.

March 11, 2016

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: A Bitter Time and its Lessons

Adults have a duty to love and protect children. Yet not a day goes by when we don’t hear a story about children abused by someone they know and trust. Perpetrators cover a very wide spectrum, from parents to coaches to teachers to clergy. But especially bitter for the statewide Catholic community is a March […]

March 11, 2016

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: un momento amargo y sus lecciones

Los adultos tienen el deber de amar y proteger a los niños. Aun así, ni un día pasa en el cual no escuchamos historias de niños abusados por alguien que conocen y confían. Los perpetradores cubren un espectro muy amplio, de padres a entrenadores a maestros a clérigos. Pero especialmente amargo para la comunidad católica […]

March 10, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Mass

Reverend Kevin J. Gallagher, Pastor of Saint Dennis Parish in Havertown (Delaware County) will be the main celebrant and homilist for the Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Mass.