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December 21, 2010 - Santa and His Elves are On Their Way to Needy Children

December 21, 2010 - Cardinal Justin Rigali Christmas Letter to the Faithful (English and Spanish)

December 20, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week

December 16, 2010 - West Catholic High School Prepping for State Football Championship Bid

December 16, 2010 - 43rd Annual Operation Santa Claus Sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Youth and Young Adults

December 15, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Christmas Masses

December 13, 2010 - Cardinal Justin Rigali to Host Christmas Party for Children

December 10, 2010 - Cardinal Justin Rigali to Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

December 10, 2010 - National Vocation Awareness Week to be Celebrated January 9-15

December 9, 2010 - U.S. Naval Academy Band to Perform at West Philadelphia Catholic High School as Part of Army-Navy Week

December 7, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Announces His Appointments to Blue Ribbon Commission

December 1, 2010 - Statement of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding Removal of Word "Christmas" at Dilworth Plaza Village

December 1, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Bless the Baby Jesus Devotion and 2nd Sunday of Advent Mass

November 24, 2010 - Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches Mobile Giving Campain

November 23, 2010 - Don Guanella School To Celebrate 50th Anniversary With A Juggling Show

November 22, 2010 - Allegation Reported Against Reverend William G. Ayres

November 19, 2010 - Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish School Celebrates National Blue Ribbon Award

November 18, 2010 - Bishops' Website Offers Resources for Advent and Christmas Seasons

November 18, 2010 - Bishop Morin Reports to Bishops on Catholic Campaign for Human Development

November 16, 2010 - PB&J; Goes A Long Way...

November 16, 2010 - U.S. Bishops Elect Archbishop Dolan New President, Archbishop Kurtz Vice President, Bishop Bransfield Treasurer, Also Vote on Chairs-Elect of Six Committees

November 15, 2010 - Bishops Urged to Embrace Social Media in Order to Effectively Evangelize 'Digital Continent'

November 15, 2010 - Bishops Praise Generosity of U.S. Catholics, Detail Breadth of Church's Response to Tragedy in Haiti

November 10, 2010 - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish to Hold Bone Marrow Drive for One-Year Old Parishoner

November 10, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Life Congress 2010

November 9, 2010 - Father Daniel Mindling to Serve as Consulting Theologian for Catholic Campaign for Human Development

November 5, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Book is Focus of Conference on Addictions

November 2, 2010 - President of U.S. Bishops Offers Prayers, Solidarity with Iraqi Christians, Says U.S. Has Moral Obligation to Help

October 29, 2010 - Scholarship Banquet to Honor Service of Archdiocesan Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Robert Maginnis

October 28, 2010 - Bishops' Meeting to be Broadcast by Telecare, USCCB Social Media

October 26, 2010 - St. Monica Parish School Holds Blood Drive in Honor of First Grader

October 26, 2010 - Review Offers Road Map for Renewal of Catholic Campaign for Human Development

October 22, 2010 - Bishop John McIntyre to Bless Holy Family Regional School Lunch Program

October 22, 2010 - Celebration of the Beatification of John Henry Cardinal Newman

October 20, 2010 - Confirmation Schedule - Fall 2010

October 15, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Announces the Establishment of Saint Rocco Parish in Avondale, Chester County

October 14, 2010 - The Future of School Choice

October 8, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Mass and Bless New Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

September 30, 2010 - In Message to White House, Religious Leaders Say Peace is Possible

September 29, 2010 - Catholic Social Services Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Northeast Family Service Center

September 24, 2010 - Don Guanella Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary

September 16, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Bless and Dedicate New Pope John Paul II High School

September 15, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass and Bless New Holy Family Regional Catholic School

September 9, 2010 - Bishops Committees Voice Concern for Anti-Muslim Prejudice

September 09, 2010 - A Mass of Thanksgiving for the 25th Anniversary of Cardinal Rigali's Episcopal Ordination

September 08, 2010 - New Pope John Paul II High School Opens for First Day of School

September 08, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates the Feast of Saint Peter Claver

September 03, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Opens Academic Year With Focus on Innovation in the Classroom

September 02, 2010 - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish to Participate in Postage Stamp Dedication Ceremony

August 26, 2010 - 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta

August 24, 2010 - Bishop Murphy Calls for New Social Contract for 'New Things' in Today's Economy in Labor Day Statement

August 20, 2010 - Cardinal Dinardo Urges Support for Law Preventing Federal Funding of Abortion

August 20, 2010 - Cardinal George Announces Vatican Approval of New Roman Missal English-Language Translation, Implementation Set for First Sunday of Advent 2011

August 13, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Bless New St. Rocco Center and Site of Planned Parish Church

August 10, 2010 - A Celebration in Thanksgiving for the Service of Bishop Joseph McFadden, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

August 10, 2010 - Bishops' Child Protection Office Lists Messages Children Hear in Safe Environment Programs

August 4, 2010 - Bishop-elect John McIntyre and Bishop-elect Michael Fitzgerald to be Ordained

August 3, 2010 - Nutritional Development Services to Continue Annual Peace Day Celebration

August 2, 2010 - Don Guanella School to Host 12th Annual NBA Referee Clinic

July 23, 2010 - U.S. Bishops Send More Help to the Church in Haiti

July 16, 2010 - Abortion and High-Risk Health Care Insurance

July 16, 2010 - Pro-Life Chair Welcomes HHS Exclusion of Abortion From Federal Insurance Program

July 16, 2010 - Mass of Thanksgiving for the Service of Bishop Robert Maginnis

July 13, 2010 - Bishops Concerned Over Federal Court Rulings Rejecting Marriage as Between One Man, One Woman

July 12, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Book "Let The Oppressed Go Free: Breaking The Bonds of Addiction" To Be Focus of National Conference

July 12, 2010 - Catholic Relief Services: Haiti Earthquake: 6 months Later

July 12, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Book "Let the Oppressed Go Free: Breaking the Bonds of Addiction"

June 30, 2010 - Archdiocesan Summer Camp for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children Welcome Pageant Guests

June 25, 2010 - Archdiocesan Class of 2010 Graduates Break Record for College Scholarships Earned

June 23, 2010 - Nutritional Development Services to Hold Annual Blessing of the Summer

June 22, 2010 - Pope Names Auxiliary Bishop Joseph McFadden to Harrisburg; Announces New Auxiliary Bishop for Philadelphia

June 22, 2010 - Pope Benedict XVI Names Bishop McFadden As Bishop of Harrisburg and Appoints Monsignor Michael Fitzgerald as Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

June 18, 2010 - Bishops Express Prayers, Solidarity for those Harmed by Oil Spill

June 17, 2010 - Pro-Life Chair Voices 'Grave Concern' Over FDA Plan to Approve Abortion Drug for 'Emergency Contraception'

June 17, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Receive Keys and Sword Award on behalf of All Priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

June 15, 2010 - Catholic Campaign for Human Development Approves $300,000 for Grants Assisting Those Affected by Gulf Oil Spill

June 8, 2010 - Benedict XVI Accepts Resignation of Bishop Robert Maginnis and Names Monsignor John McIntyre As Auxiliary Bishop

June 3, 2010 - St. Charles Seminary, St. John Vianney Center Host National Conference on Priestly Formation

May 25, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Congratulates Archdiocesan Class of 2010 on Earning $240 Million In Scholarships

May 24, 2010 - Don Guanella School to Host Dedication Ceremony for New Accessible Baseball Field

May 19, 2010 - St Gabriel's Hall Students Join in Ribbon Cutting for First Home Renovated by Montgomery County Youthbuild

May 19, 2010 - Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Sees Individualism, Porous Boundaries in Faith Practice, Religious Identification

May 19, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Lead Corpus Christi Mass

May 17, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education Announces the Closing of Archangels Academy

May 17, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors Distinguished Scholars

May 14, 2010 - What National Review Board Learned From Child Sex Abuse Victims

May 11, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali To Ordain Six Men To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - Matthew J. Tralies To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - Michael J. Pawelko To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - Harold B. McKale III To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - Stephen C. McCarthy To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - James R. DeGrassa To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 11, 2010 - Thomas J. Gardner To Be Ordained To The Priesthood

May 10, 2010 - Statement: Regarding Allegation Against Monsignor George J. Mazzotta

May 05, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Presents Check for Haitian Relief Efforts, Parishioners in the Archdiocese Raise Almost 2 Million Dollars

April 30, 2010 - Vatican Approves New Version of Roman Missal

April 30, 2010 - St. Monica School To Get a Special Visit from Phillie Phanatic

April 30, 2010 - Vatican Approves New Version of Roman Missal

April 28, 2010 - USCCB Migration Chairman Joins Arizona Bishops in Decrying Anti-Immigrant Measure, Calls for Comprehensive Reform

April 28, 2010 - Archdiocesan Schools Raise Money for Catholic Charities Appeal with Nickels for Neighbors

April 28, 2010 - Saint Kevin Students to Sing National Anthem at Phillies Game

April 22, 2010 - Archdiocesan Schools Implement 21st Century Learning Into Curriculum

April 21, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Masses for Couples Married 25, 50 Years or More

April 20, 2010 - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish Celebrates 105th Birthday of Parishioner

April 19, 2010 - St. Norbert Schools Welcomes World Harmony Run USA Relay

April 14, 2010 - Archdiocese Supports Group Focused on Restoring State EITC Funding

April 12, 2010 - Bishops' Expert on Prevention of Clergy Abuse of Minors Offers Ten Points for Protecting Children

April 9, 2010 - Two Parish Schools to Close in June 2010

March 31, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Lead Way of the Cross

March 30, 2010 - U.S. Bishops Voice Concern for Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse, Thank Pope Benedict for Leadership (English)

March 30, 2010 - Obispos De Ee.Uu. Expresan Preocupación Por Víctimas De Abuso Sexual Por Parte De Clérigos, Agradecen Al Papa Su Liderazgo (Spanish)

March 30, 2010 - School Nurses Receive Netbooks for Electronic Record Keeping

March 29, 2010 - Holy Week and Easter Masses

March 26, 2010 - Two Montgomery Parish Schools to Close in June

March 26, 2010 - What do Ketchup, Nintendo DS and First Communion Money Have in Common?

March 25, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass Commemorating Fifth Anniversary of Death of Pope John Paul II

March 24, 2010 - Religious Leaders Council of Greater Philadelphia Celebrates 4th Year As a Council

March 23, 2010 - Bishops Encourage Vigilance that Health Care Legislation Protects Conscience, does not Fund Abortion

March 20, 2010 - Bishops to House of Representatives: Fix Flaws or Vote No on Heath Reform Bill

March 19, 2010 - Don Guanella to Host St. Malachy's Traditional Choir of Belfast, Ireland

March 19, 2010 - Statement from the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious Regarding the Health Care Proposal

March 18, 2010 - Bishops Urge Prayers, Political Courage as Health Debate Winds Down

March 18, 2010 - U.S. Bishops Provide Resources Explaining Flaws in Senate Health Care Bill

March 18, 2010 - Lansdale Catholic Named by International Center for Leadership in Education as one of the Nation's Model Schools

March 18, 2010 - Catholic Youth Organization Holds 17th Annual Hall of Fame Award Dinner

March 17, 2010 - USCCB Marks Refugee Act Thirtieth Anniversary, Catholic Church Commitment to Refugees

March 17, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Annual Mass for Persons with Disabilities

March 16, 2010 - Bishop McFadden Serves as Honorary Chaplain on St. Patrick's Day to PA House of Representatives

March 15, 2010 - President of U.S. Bishops says cost is too high, loss is too great for Health Care Bill not to be revised

March 10, 2010 - St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to Conduct Walking Pilgrimage to Ukranian Cathedral

March 9, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Observance Mass

March 3, 2010 - Announcement Regarding Stella Maris Parish School

March 2, 2010 - Don Guanella School Hosts Villanova University Women's Basketball Team

March 2, 2010 - Termination of Flu Season Directives

February 25, 2010 - Piazza, Romero, Ramsey Head Lineup for Men's Spirituality Conference

February 25, 2010 - Archdiocesan Priests to Perform in Concert at Cathedral Basilica

February 22, 2010 - Catholic Schools Raise Over $145,000 for Haiti Relief

February 19, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Welcome Almost 900 New Members into the Catholic Church

February 16, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Observes Ash Wednesday

February 15, 2010 - Two Parish Schools to Form Regional Catholic School in Montgomery County

February 9, 2010 - Archdiocesan Schools in Philadelphia Closed Wednesday

February 8, 2010 - St. John Bosco Parish School to Close at the End of School Year

February 6, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Urges Caution, Best Judgment During Extreme Winter Weather

February 4, 2010 - Bishop Senior To Present Check From Css Staffers To Catholic Relief Services For Haiti Relief

February 2, 2010 - Catholic Relief Services Directing Massive Aid Operation in Haiti; Distributing Food to Hundreds of Thousands

January 28, 2010 - Archdiocesan Schools Mobilize for Haiti Relief Efforts

January 27, 2010 - Bishop McFadden Unveils Netbook Initiative at Holy Innocents Area Catholic School

January 27, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Inducts Five Honorees into Hall of Fame

January 27, 2010 - Bishops Urge Congress to Resume Work on Health Care with Access for All, Protection of Life, Conscience Rights

January 27, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

January 26, 2010 - Police Commissioner Ramsey to Speak at Archdiocese Men's Spirituality Conference

January 25, 2010 - World Day for Consecrated Life Set for February 7 in U.S.

January 22, 2010 - Archbishop Dolan to Represent U.S. Bishops at Funeral of Haitian Archbishop, will be Joined by USCCB General Secretary

January 20, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Lead Thousands of Faithful to 37th Annual March for Life in Nation's Capital

January 20, 2010 - Golf Course Turns Relief Camp for Haiti Quake Survivors

January 19, 2010 - Four Parish Schools to Form Regional Catholic School in Bucks County

January 15, 2010 - Bishops Ask President Obama To Grant Temporary Protected Status To Haitians

January 14, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass Friday Evening for Haiti Earthquake Victims

January 13, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Urges Prayers, Support for Haiti Earthquake Victims

January 13, 2010 - Papal Honors for Archdiocesan Priests

January 11, 2010 - Priest Offers 'Ten Things That Promote Vocations' In Honor Of National Vocation Awareness Week

January 11, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Honors The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 11, 2010 - U.S. Bishops Call on Parishes to Help Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform

January 11, 2010 - Confirmation Schedule Spring 2010

January 7, 2010 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates National Vocation Awareness Week

January 4, 2010 - Cardinal Rigali Commemorates 150th Anniversary of Saint John Neumann'S Death with Mass at National Shrine

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