Press Releases
Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host 2014 Archbishop’s Lecture Series Featuring Nationally Renowned Scholars and Authors
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Office for the New Evangelization are pleased to announce the featured speakers and topics for the 2014 Archbishop’s Lecture Series. The series presents an opportunity for all to come to a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Catholic faith, its authentic content, and its orientation toward the transformation of the world around us.
Christopher Mominey, Secretary for Catholic Education Welcomes Back Students, Teachers and Staff with Video Message
This academic year marks the first anniversary of the hiring of Mr. Christopher Mominey as Chief Operating Officer and Secretary of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Mr. Mominey said, “I’m thrilled to be celebrating my first full year in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as Secretary for Catholic Education.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Students Go Back to School for 2014-2015 Academic Year
The 2014-2015 school year begins on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 for students who attend the 122 elementary schools, 17 high schools and four schools of special education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop Chaput Calls for Parishes to Join in National Effort Supporting Victims of Religious Persecution and Violence in the Middle East
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has asked that all 219 parishes in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia consider taking part in a national initiative spearheaded by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop (USCCB) to support victims of religious persecution and terroristic violence in the Middle East.
Student Athletes from Eight Archdiocesan High Schools Assist University of Notre Dame Concussion App Research
Student athletes and trainers from eight Archdiocesan high schools are completing a week long program with researchers from the University of Notre Dame who are developing voice analysis software that will assist doctors and athletic trainers in recognizing concussions.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: A Lesson In Priorities
Two items are worth noting this week. Together, they’re a lesson in priorities. Here’s the first item. A doctor friend quipped recently that America is becoming a country where it’s easier to opt out of the Pledge of Allegiance than to avoid the HHS mandate. Expressions of national loyalty may be optional, she said. Paying for everybody’s birth control is not.
Pope Francis Names Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas as Bishop of Toledo
Today, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. is pleased to share that Pope Francis has named Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, currently an Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia, as the Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Toledo (www.toledodiocese.org). Founded in 1910, the Diocese of Toledo is home to over 320,000 Catholics from19 counties in northwestern Ohio.
Archbishop Chaput’s Weekly Column: Buy This Book. See This Movie. Pray for These Fellow Christians
With summer drawing to a close and a new school year just around the corner, it’s a good time to resume this column. And this week, three important matters deserve our attention and our action.
Archbishop Chaput Invites All Parishes To Participate In Day Of Prayer For Iraq In Response To Call From Pope Francis
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. has invited all 219 parishes in the five-county Archdiocese of Philadelphia to participate in a Day of Prayer for Iraq on Sunday, August 17th.
Fall Confirmation Schedule
CELEBRANT: ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP. Sunday, November 30 at 10:30 a.m., Saint Andrew, Philadelphia Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m., Saint Aloysius, Pottstown Sunday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, Philadelphia Saturday, December 20 at 10 a.m., Saint Francis de Sales, Lenni CELEBRANT: MOST REVEREND DANIEL E. THOMAS Auxiliary Bishop […]