Press Releases
USCCB: Catholics Schools Week, January 31-February 6, Focus on Catholic Schools as ‘Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service’
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.
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.”
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. ###
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.