Press Releases
Archbishop Chaput’s Address at Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Dinner
September 30th, 2016For the past 43 years we’ve been living the consequences of Roe v Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that effectively legalized abortion on demand. And the abortion struggle of the past four decades teaches us a very useful lesson.
USCCB: USCCB President: Amoris Laetitia, A Tremendous Gift For Church And Families In The U.S.
September 27th, 2016Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates Saint Edmond’s Home Centennial and Announces Arrival of Sisters of Life Minister in the Region
September 23rd, 2016Saint Edmond’s Home for Children, a member facility of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, is celebrating one hundred years of providing health care services to some of the most vulnerable children in our community.
Seminarians Face Off in 7th Annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tournament
September 23rd, 2016Spectators are welcome at the annual tournament which rotates between the four mid-Atlantic Catholic seminaries represented each year.
Archbishop Chaput to Dedicate Saint Francis Villa
September 22nd, 2016Newly constructed St. Francis Villa will be dedicated as affordable housing for seniors
Office for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Holds Rally and Walk for Life
September 21st, 2016Nationally renowned pro-life leaders will address topics including abortion, living with disabilities, protecting the medically vulnerable, and the pro-life movement among students.
The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Village Host 18th Annual Charity Golf Classic
September 20th, 2016Proceeds from the event will support day programs at the Our Lady of Fatima campus and community-based residential programs.
Schools Throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrate Mercy Week in Honor of the One Year Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Visit to Philadelphia
September 20th, 2016Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will commemorate the first anniversary of the visit of Pope Francis during the World Meeting of Families-Philadelphia 2015 with a celebration of the Year of Mercy called for by the Holy Father.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Violence Over the Past Weekend
September 19th, 2016Combine easy access to guns with a culture that breeds resentment, self-focus, personal license and contempt for human life and the law, and what you get is what happened over the past weekend: the terrible shootings of innocent people by Nicholas Glenn and others.
St. John’s Hospice Celebrates its Fall Fling Gala at Philadelphia’s Historic Reading Terminal
September 19th, 2016Supporters gather for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment