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January 27, 2016

Archdiocesan Schools in the City of Philadelphia will be Open Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be OPEN tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit opening status independently. ###

January 25, 2016

Archdiocesan Schools in the City of Philadelphia will be Closed Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 26, 2016 due to ongoing travel difficulties associated with the weekend’s winter storm.

January 24, 2016

Archdiocesan Schools in the City of Philadelphia Will be Closed Tomorrow, Monday, January 25, 2016

Archdiocesan 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.

January 24, 2016

Archdiocese Announces Decisions in Pastoral Planning Initiative for Five Parishes in the City of Philadelphia

The 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.

January 22, 2016

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. CAP. to Celebrate Mass for the Dead for the Repose of the Soul of Archbishop Schulte

Archbishop 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.

January 22, 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

La 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.

January 22, 2016

Archbishop Chaput’s Column: Roe v Wade at 43

The 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.

January 22, 2016

Columna del Arzobispo Chaput: Roe V Wade a los 43

La 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.

January 22, 2016

Message from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office For Divine Worship Regarding this Weekend’s Winter Storm and Sunday Mass

This 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.

January 20, 2016

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

The 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.