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March 8, 2016

Over 500 Students to Participate in Annual “Concert of Excellence” at the Kimmel Center

Over 500 music students from schools throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will perform during the annual “Reverend Monsignor Louis D’Addezio Concert of Excellence” in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. The “Concert of Excellence” will feature pieces performed by students from the Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education, the All Catholic High […]

March 7, 2016

Transitional Plan Announced for Saint Francis De Sales Parish School in Lenni (Delaware County) Effective with 2016-2017 School Year

Today, Reverend Alan J. Okon, Pastor of Saint Francis de Sales Parish (SFDS) in Lenni, Delaware County, shared a transitional plan with all SFDS parish school families that is scheduled to take effect with the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year.

March 3, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Joins World-Wide Prayer Initiative: 24 Hours for the Lord

Various churches and chapels in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will open for adoration, prayer and Confession for a 24 hour continual period beginning Friday evening, March 4, through Saturday evening, March 5, 2016, concluding with the celebration of Saturday evening Mass.

March 3, 2016

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Hosts 2016 Lenten Concert

Concert Performed by Seminarians Benefits Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center

March 2, 2016

Catholic Health Care Services and the National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia Announce Project to Provide Affordable Senior Housing at the Cascia Center

Catholic Health Care Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) is proud to announce that it will work with The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia (NSSRC) to build the Cascia Center on the corner of Broad and Ellsworth Streets in South Philadelphia.

March 1, 2016

PSP Invests in Transformation of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School

The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) today announced it has awarded a $300,000 grant from its Great School Fund to Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School (Neumann-Goretti) in South Philadelphia.

February 26, 2016

Saint John’s Hospice to Dedicate New Truck for Food Pick up

The new vehicle will bolster efforts to serve homeless men in the City of Philadelphia

February 23, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Youth and Young Adult Ministry to Host 4th Annual Generation Phaith Rally

All in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend and participate in inspiring workshops, Eucharistic Adoration, and interactive exhibits.

February 23, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names Reverend Gregory J. Semeniuk, C.M. New Vicar for Cultural Ministries

Serving and promoting unity and cultural diversity in the Church