Press Releases
Archdiocesan Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will be Closed Tomorrow, Monday, January 25, 2016
January 24th, 2016Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 25, 2016 due to ongoing travel difficulties associated with the weekend’s winter storm.
Archdiocese Announces Decisions in Pastoral Planning Initiative for Five Parishes in the City of Philadelphia
January 24th, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has reviewed recommendations of the Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee and made decisions regarding five parishes taking part in the ongoing Parish Area Pastoral Planning Initiative.
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. to Celebrate Mass for the Dead for the Repose of the Soul of Archbishop Schulte
January 22nd, 2016Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant of a Mass for the Dead for the happy repose of the soul of Archbishop Francis B. Schulte on Monday, January 25, 2016.
Mensaje de la Oficina para el Culto Divino de la Arquidíocesis de Filadelfia Respecto a la Tormenta de Invierno de este fin de semana y la Misa del domingo
January 22nd, 2016La tormenta de invierno de este fin de semana va a causar dificultades para muchos en nuestra área. Además, el severo clima invernal suele causar ansiedad a los cristianos acerca de la obligación del domingo.
Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Roe v Wade at 43
January 22nd, 2016The January 22, 1973, Supreme Court Roe v Wade decision is important for two reasons: its flawed reasoning and its destructive effect. In practice, Roe legalized abortion on demand. It has poisoned our public life for 43 years. It has enabled the killing of tens of millions of unborn children, an entire American generation.
Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Roe V Wade a los 43
January 22nd, 2016La decisión Roe v Wade de la Corte Suprema del 22 de enero de 1973 es importante por dos razones: su razonamiento es defectuoso y su efecto es destructivo. En la práctica, Roe legalizó el aborto en demanda. Nuestra vida pública ha sido envenenada durante 43 años.
Message from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office For Divine Worship Regarding this Weekend’s Winter Storm and Sunday Mass
January 22nd, 2016This weekend’s winter storm will be a hardship for many in our area. Additionally, severe winter weather typically causes anxiety for Christians with regard to their Sunday duties. Catholics, for the most part, take seriously their obligation to assist at Mass on the Lord’s Day.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Offer Opportunity for Bidders to Own a FIAT 500L Used by Pope Francis During Historic Philadelphia Visit at the Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate
January 20th, 2016The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, with the Philadelphia Auto Show, today announced that a FIAT 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia in September 2015 will be auctioned to the public at the annual Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, January 29 at 9 p.m. EST.
Archbishop Chaput to Lead Delegation from The Archdiocese of Philadelphia to the 2016 March for Life in Washington, D.C.
January 19th, 2016This year marks the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions legalizing abortion nationwide.