Press Releases
USCCB: USCCB Subcommittee Approves Over $9.2 Million in Grants to the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean
USCCB: United States Catholic Catechism for Adults now available online
USCCB: U.S. Bishops Vote for New Conference Secretary, USCCB Committee Chairmen, CRS, Clinic Board Members, 2015 Budget at General Assembly
World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 – Opens Registration and Announces Keynote Speakers & Content
In remarks offered today at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Fall Assembly, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. announced that registration for the World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015, which is being held September 22-25, 2015 in Philadelphia, PA, is now officially open.
Office for Black Catholics to Sponsor the 52nd Annual Saint Martin de Porres Prayer and Praise Service
The Office for Black Catholics of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will hold its 52nd Annual Saint Martin de Porres Prayer and Praise Service to celebrate the canonization of Saint Martin de Porres, the patron saint of Universal Brotherhood.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Publishes Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013
In December 2013, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia published audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Those financial statements disclosed a $4.9 million core operating deficit for that period exclusive of non-recurring credits and charges.
USCCB: Catholic Campaign for Human Development Awards Over $12 Million in Grants to Antipoverty, Human Life and Dignity Projects
USCCB: Bishops’ Fall General Assembly To Be Live Streamed, Live Tweeted, Carried Via Satellite
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput Issues Pastoral Letter on Catholic Education and Faith Formation
Catholic schools and faith formation programs are vital to the Catholic teaching mission and the well-being of the whole believing community. As a result, we need to reflect more deeply on what these apostolates do, not just for young people but for the entire local Church.