Press Releases

Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: National Migration Week And The Goal Of Immigration Reform, 2014

January 6th, 2014

Updated: January 8, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. EDITOR’S NOTE: National Migration Week will be observed in dioceses around the country January 5-11. Ongoing goals of Catholic efforts for immigration justice include: 1. Provide a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country. 2. Preserve family unity as a cornerstone of our national immigration system. […]

LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT TO THE CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA

January 3rd, 2014

Dear friends in Christ, On December 26, Pennsylvania’s Superior Court unanimously reversed the 2012 conviction of Msgr. William Lynn on a charge of endangering the welfare of children. At my direction, the Archdiocese has provided 10 percent of Msgr. Lynn’s bail – $25,000 – to assist his release from prison. Msgr. Lynn is free but […]

Archdiocese Announces Parish Mergers in Philadelphia and Delaware County Resulting from Pastoral Planning Initiative

June 2nd, 2013

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 to merge parishes in Philadelphia and Delaware County.

Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Releases Comprehensive Policies For The Protection Of Children And Young People

October 31st, 2012

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia today officially released its updated policies for the protection of children and young people, which become effective November 1st.

Archdiocese Announces Initial Round of Parish Mergers Resulting from Pastoral Planning Initiative

April 15th, 2012

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today that Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has approved the recommendations of the Archdiocesan Strategic Planning Committee to merge several parishes across the Archdiocese in Coatesville, Germantown, and Manayunk. This ongoing restructuring will ultimately strengthen parish communities positioning them for future growth and sustainability. “Restructuring our parishes will be […]