Press Releases
LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP CHAPUT TO THE CLERGY AND FAITHFUL OF THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA
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
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
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
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 […]