Press Releases
USCCB: Vatican Releases Schedule of Pope Francis’ Visit to the United States; Archbishop Kurtz Voices ‘Joy and Gratitude’ of U.S. Catholics
June 30th, 2015Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to the United States is “a source of joy and gratitude,” said the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to the release of the full visit schedule by the Vatican, June 30
Pope Francis’ Itinerary for Historic Visit to Philadelphia Officially Released by the Vatican
June 30th, 2015Today, the Vatican released the comprehensive itinerary for Pope Francis’ journey to the United States, including his schedule for Philadelphia on September 26-27, which will close the 6-day Apostolic Journey.
The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launches Latino Papal Fund to Raise Contributions for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
June 29th, 2015The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GPHCC), in collaboration with Philadelphia Latino business, civic and religious leaders, today announced the official launch of its new initiative entitled the Latino Papal Fund, a mobile giving platform and donation website to raise contributions for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015.
USCCB: Supreme Court Decision On Marriage “A Tragic Error” Says President Of Catholic Bishops’ Conference
June 26th, 2015The U.S. Supreme Court decision, June 26, interpreting the U.S. Constitution to require all states to license and recognize same-sex “marriage” “is a tragic error that harms the common good and most vulnerable among us,” said Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Supreme Court Ruling on Same Sex Marriage
June 26th, 2015The Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on marriage is not a surprise. The surprise will come as ordinary people begin to experience, firsthand and painfully, the impact of today’s action on everything they thought they knew about marriage, family life, our laws and our social institutions.
With Papal Visit Approaching, Philadelphia Steps onto the World Stage as a Premier International Destination
June 25th, 2015The United States Embassy to the Holy See with the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB), VISIT PHILADELPHIA® and the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 yesterday co-hosted a luncheon for international journalists highlighting Philadelphia, PA – host city for the Eighth World Meeting of Families- as a premier destination for international conventions and tourists from around the world.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Provides Comprehensive Progress & Planning Update to the Pontifical Council for the Family at La Sala Stampa
June 25th, 2015The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 today provided a comprehensive update regarding the World Meeting of Families Congress (September 22-25) including an overview of current registration figures, volunteer engagement status as well as transportation and housing options for the global event. These updates were shared during a news conference at La Sala Stampa (The Vatican Press Office) in Rome, Italy, at which Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, and Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre presented.
Secondary School System and Association of Catholic Teachers Reach New Labor-Management Agreement
June 24th, 2015The Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic Teachers are happy to announce that a new contract agreement was ratified by the teachers at a General Membership Meeting held on June 24, 2015. The new one-year Agreement takes effect on September 1, 2015 and affects the 625 high school lay teachers in the 17 Archdiocesan high schools.
USCCB: Archbishop Wenski Urges Congress to Answer Pope Francis’ Call to Protect Creation and Support Implementation of a National Carbon Standard
June 24th, 2015The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, urged Congress to answer Pope Francis’ call to protect creation and oppose legislation and appropriation riders that would reverse efforts to develop a national standard to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants.
Area Black Catholic Parishes to Hold Bible Study and Prayer Service in Solidarity with Emanuel A.M.C. Church in South Carolina
June 24th, 2015Faithful throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are invited to pray for the victims and the families of Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, South Carolina and to give witness to the right to pray and worship in our churches. On the one week anniversary of the deadly shooting, four parishes will hold bible study and a prayer service. All are welcome to attend.