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May 9, 2016

Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul To Celebrate Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal

Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill, Rector of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, and Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Divine Worship, will be the principal celebrant and homilist at the Pentecost Mass for the Archdiocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR).

May 6, 2016

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Celebrate the Rite of Acolyte

The Ministry of Acolyte marks an important step in formation for men pursuing vocations to the Priesthood and Permanent Diaconate.

May 3, 2016

Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Today’s Announcement from the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

On behalf of the clergy and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, I send my prayerful best wishes to the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament as they prepare to celebrate their 125th anniversary later this year.

May 2, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Pilgrimage to Italy for Jubilee Year of Mercy and Canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Pope Francis will preside at the ceremonies at the Basilica of Saint Peter on Sunday, September 4th.

April 28, 2016

West Catholic Preparatory High School Celebrates Historic $5 Million Gift from Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mazur

The gift from Mr. Mazur (class of 1963) and his wife is the single largest donation to West Catholic since its founding in September of 1916.

April 26, 2016

Lizanne Magarity-Pando Named President of Saint Hubert Catholic High School For Girls

The Office of Catholic Education (OCE) and the Faith in the Future Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Lizanne Magarity-Pando as the new President of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls effective April 28th.

April 25, 2016

Catholic Charities Appeal Partnering with Walnut Street Theatre for Sister Act, the Musical

A portion of all tickets sold for July 13th show will support the Appeal.

April 24, 2016

37 Senior Neumann Scholars from the Class of 2016 to be Honored During a Celebration of Excellence

These 37 Neumann Scholars have attended Archdiocesan high schools for the last four years on scholarships awarded by the Connelly Foundation  The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education (OCE) is proud to announce that 37 graduating seniors will be recognized by the Connelly Foundation at a Celebration of Excellence to include a Eucharistic service […]