Press Releases
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary to Host 27th Annual Christmas Concert and Open House
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary welcomes all to attend an Open House followed by an evening of religious music and prayer during this year’s Advent season at the 27th annual Christmas Concert.
Preliminary Congress Agenda for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
Preliminary Congress Agenda for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
USCCB: Annual Collection Benefits 35,000 Sisters, Brothers, Priests in Religious Orders
Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 Joyously Celebrate News of Pope Francis’ Visit Next September
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 today rejoiced as Pope Francis officially confirmed his visit to Philadelphia, PA for the Eighth World Meeting of Families, set to be held September 22-27, 2015.
Statement of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Regarding Pope Francis’ Announcement That He Will Attend the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015
Today is one of great joy for our Archdiocese, our City, our Commonwealth and our country! It was a privilege to be in the presence of our Holy Father this morning in Rome when he announced to the world that he will be with us in Philadelphia next year for the World Meeting of Families.
USCCB: Pope Francis Announces 2015 Visit To Philadelphia For World Meeting Of Families; USCCB President Says Papal Visit Will Be ‘Joyful Moment’
Pope Francis Will Attend the World Meeting of Families-Philadelphia 2015
In remarks offered today in Rome, Pope Francis formally announced his intention to attend the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, set to be held September 22-27, 2015. This visit will mark his first to the United States as pope. He will be only the fourth reigning Pontiff to visit our nation in its history.
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 to Send 10,000 Letters from Archdiocesan Students to Pope Francis; The Office of Catholic Education Announces Special Schedule and Curriculum Plans for Global Event
The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 today packaged 10,000 letters from students across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to send to Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, President of the Pontifical Council for the Family, in Rome, Italy. Ranging from beautifully crafted greeting cards to handwritten letters with emotionally resonant messages of love for their own families, students from across the Archdiocese created personal invitations to Pope Francis to visit Philadelphia in September 2015.