Press Releases
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Sponsors Pilgrimage To Rome For Canonization Of Blessed Popes John XXIII And John Paul II
February 24th, 2014The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring a nine day pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi for the canonization of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. Pope Francis will preside at the ceremonies at the Basilica of Saint Peter on Sunday April 27th. The trip also features a general papal audience with the Holy Father, […]
Announcement Regarding Reverend James J. Collins And Reverend John P. Paul
February 23rd, 2014Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has found Reverend James J. Collins not suitable for ministry following a substantiated allegation that he sexually abused a 17-year old minor over 40 years ago. Archbishop Chaput has also found Reverend John P. Paul unsuitable for ministry following a substantiated allegation that he sexually abused a 17-year old […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Blessed John XXIII And The Meaning Of Peace
February 20th, 2014Catholic or not, many of us remember Blessed Pope John XXIII with special affection — a man who committed himself to world peace and international justice. With his canonization just two months away, it’s a good moment to consider his legacy. In talking about peace, John always began with the rights of the individual human […]
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia To Hold Mass For Healing For Victims Of Clergy Sexual Abuse
February 20th, 2014Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. will be the principal celebrant and homilist for the Mass for Healing for victims of clergy sexual abuse. Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:15 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 All are welcome to attend as we continue to […]
Catholic Social Services Introduces New Mobile Outreach Program Serving Pregnant Women And New Mothers
February 18th, 2014Catholic Social Services (CSS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is pleased to introduce a new mobile unit which will serve pregnant women and new mothers throughout Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. As part of the statewide government-funded Real Alternatives program, the ‘Beautiful Beginnings’ van will provide pro-life options counseling and vital support services. Amy Stoner, […]
Bishop Emeritus Ricardo Ramirez Of Las Cruces New Mexico To Celebrate Mass In Support Of Immigrants And Immigration Reform
February 17th, 2014Bishop Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B. Bishop Emeritus of the Dioceses of Las Cruces, New Mexico, longtime Hispanic leader and social justice advocate will be the main celebrant and homilist at a Mass honoring immigrants and praying for the passage of immigration reform. Wednesday, February 19, 2014 7:00 p.m. Visitation B.V.M. Church 196 North Trooper Road Norristown, […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Statement On Valentine’s Day
February 14th, 2014Today, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Saint Valentine is the patron of happy marriages, engaged couples and young people. Please join me in praying for married couples as well as all those preparing to enter into the sacred bonds of marriage. The married couple is the building block of the family-the cornerstone of society. Today is […]
Archdiocesan Schools In The City Of Philadelphia Closed Tomorrow
February 12th, 2014Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the City of Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 13, 2014 due to the impending inclement weather. Archdiocesan high schools and Catholic elementary schools in the suburban counties normally follow the decision of their corresponding local public school district and submit closure status independently. ### Contact […]
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Ten Ways To Deepen Our Relationship With God
February 12th, 2014Over the years I’ve heard from many good people who want a closer relationship with God. But they’re stymied by what they perceive as God’s silence. What they often mean, without knowing it, is that they’d like God to do something dramatic in their lives; something with a hint of Mt. Sinai that proves his […]
Statement Of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.f.m. Cap Regarding The Crisis In Ukraine
January 30th, 2014We belong to one Church – a family that spans continents and centuries, bound together by a common faith in Jesus Christ. In that spirit, today I ask all Catholics in the Greater Philadelphia region to pray urgently for the Church in Ukraine and to press our elected federal representatives for financial and travel restrictions […]