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February 5, 2016

Saint John Chrysostom Parish to Receive Loyola Press Opening Doors Award

Loyola Press, in partnership with the National Catholic Partnership on Disability (NCPD), honors parish communities that demonstrate inclusion and engagement practices that facilitate the participation in the parish of people with disabilities.

February 4, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future Foundation Extend Their Management Agreement through 2022, Affirming the Progress of this Innovative Model in Catholic Education

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Faith in the Future Foundation, today announced that their management agreement, which was first signed in August 2012 to ensure the independent oversight and strategic management of the 17 high schools within the Archdiocese as well as its four schools of special education, has been extended through 2022.

February 1, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to kick off Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl

The local Church supports a nationwide effort to transform the lives of the poor through prayer, fasting and almsgiving.

January 31, 2016

Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Catholic Schools Week

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will join in the national observance of Catholic Schools Week January 31, 2016 – February 6, 2016. Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of the Christ-centered, faith-based education that students receive in the 121 elementary, 17 secondary and 4 special education schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

January 29, 2016

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Philadelphia Auto Show Welcome Students from the Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education for Exclusive Tour and Special Moment with “Pope Francis’ Philly FIAT”

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 and the Philadelphia Auto Show today hosted students from the four Archdiocesan Schools of Special Education for an exclusive tour of the Philadelphia Auto Show, including a stop to see one of the two FIAT 500Ls used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia.

January 29, 2016

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Thoughts on Catholic Schools Week 2016

In September 2010, one of the great supporters of American Catholic education, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, issued a memorable call to action for our school leaders. It still has force today. In an article entitled “The Catholic Schools We Need” (America Magazine), he wrote: “It is time to recover our nerve and promote our schools for […]

January 28, 2016

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal

Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced the launch of the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal, with an expanded vision to serve even more people in need and an increased fundraising goal of $15 million.

January 28, 2016

A FIAT 500L Used During Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to the City of Brotherly Love Makes Its Grand Entrance at the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show

A FIAT 500L used by Pope Francis during his historic visit to Philadelphia in September 2015, today helped to mark the official countdown until the opening of the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show as it made a grand entrance into the Pennsylvania Convention Center during Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia’s “Mayor’s Drive-In.”