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December 24, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput Christmas Blessing On Youtube

December 22, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Christmas Masses at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

December 21, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Host the 55th Annual Archbishop's Christmas Benefit for Children

December 21, 2011 - 44th Annual Operation Santa Claus

December 20, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Make Christmas Prison Visit

December 15, 2011 - Media Advisory: Solemn Funeral Mass for Cardinal John Patrick Foley

December 14, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces Rollout of Pastoral Planning Initiative

December 14, 2011 - Saint Monica Manor Dedicates New Chapel

December 14, 2011 - Bless the Baby Jesus Devotion to be held at Cathedral Basilica

December 13, 2011 - Media Advisory: Briefing for Solemn Funeral Mass for Cardinal John P. Foley

December 12, 2011 - Funeral Arrangements for Cardinal John Patrick Foley

December 11, 2011 - Cardinal John Patrick Foley Dies at the Age of 76

December 9, 2011 - Mariachi Music to Greet Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 7, 2011 - Father Judge High School to Re-Open Tomorrow

December 6, 2011 - Father Judge High School Declared Safe But Will Remain Closed Tomorrow

December 6, 2011 - News Release from the Office of Catholic Education Regarding Mr. Dennis Reitano, Principal of St. Madeline-St. Rose School

December 5, 2011 - Father Judge High School Closed Tomorrow--Tuesday, December 6, 2011

November 28, 2011 - Saints John Neumann-Maris Goretti High School to Hold Ribbon Cutting and Dedication for iPad Lab

November 23, 2011 - Archdiocesan Parishes to Implement Revised Translation of the Roman Missal at Masses This Weekend

November 22, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Announces the Appointment of Seven New Members to the Archdiocesan Review Board

November 21, 2011 - Seminary Establishes Chair in Honor of Cardinal Foley

November 21, 2011 - Mass of Thanksgiving for the Canonization of Father Louis Guanella

November 11, 2011 - Archdiocesan Students Depart for Harrisburg to Rally for School Choice

November 7, 2011 - Bishops' Fall General Assembly to be Carried Via Satellite, Live Stream and Twitter

November 4, 2011 - 75,000 Pounds of Peanut Butter and Jelly Goes a Long Way

November 4, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate 49th Annual Saint Martin De Porres Mass

November 1, 2011 - Cardinal Calls for Greater Conscience Protection in Health Care Reform

October 28, 2011 - Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School to Celebrate Ground Breaking for New Saints Field House

October 27, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Life Congress 2011

October 26, 2011 - Archbishop Dolan Welcomes New Nuncio to United States

October 26, 2011 - Nutritional Development Services Receives Donations for Archdiocesan Cupboards

October 24, 2011 - Scenes from Rome: A Reflection by Bishop John McIntyre

October 20, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate World Mission Sunday Mass

October 19, 2011 - Archbishop Dolan Welcomes New Nuncio to United States

October 13, 2011 - Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul Concert Series Westminster Cathedral Choir Performs this evening

October 12, 2011 - Pennsylvania Bishops Reaffirm Strong Opposition to Federal HHS Mandate

October 12, 2011 - Bishops Make Pastoral Visit to Iraq, Report on State of Christian Community

October 11, 2011 - Pennsylvania Catholic Conference Applauds Governor Corbett's School Choice Plan

October 5, 2011 - Pennsylvania Bishops Urge Support for Voucher Program and an Increase to EITC Scholarships

October 5, 2011 - Local Miracle Leads to Canonization of Father Louis Guanella

October 4, 2011 - Bishops Reaffirm Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship as Guiding Teaching in Political Life

October 4, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Mass

September 29, 2011 - Pennsylvania Bishops Reaffirm Strong Opposition to Federal HHS Mandate

September 29, 2011 - USCCB Chairman Applauds New Deportation Policy, Encourages Expeditious Implementation that Focuses on Immigrant Families, Youth

September 29, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Respect Life Mass

September 27, 2011 - Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Weekly Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

September 21, 2011 - USCCB: Attacks on DOMA Threaten Marriage, Church-State Relations, Warns Archbishop Dolan in Letter to President

September 20, 2011 - Statement from the Office of Catholic Education Regarding the Arrest of Mr. Lou Spadaccini, Baseball Coach for Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School

September 16, 2011 - Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Open Concert Series

September 16, 2011 - Two Archdiocesan Elementary Schools Recognized with National Award

September 12, 2011 - Office of Catholic Education Continuing to Work Toward Resolution With The Association of Catholic Teachers

September 9, 2011 - First Sunday in Philadelphia Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Mass and Participate in September 11th Memorial Services

September 9, 2011 - St. Genevieve Parish to Celebrate the Dedication of Newly renovated Church

September 8, 2011 - Homily and Closing Remarks of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap Mass of Installation

September 6, 2011 - Office of Catholic Education Disappointed by Teacher Strike

September 6, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Opens it Doors for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

September 6, 2011 - Teachers' Association Walks Away From Negotiating Table

September 2, 2011 - Final Musical Rehearsal For Installation of Archbishop Chaput

September 1, 2011 - Statement of John Cardinal Foley on the Appointment of Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien as Pro Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem

August 31, 2011 - USCCB Urges Rescission of HHS Contraceptive Mandate

August 31, 2011 - An Update from the Blue Ribbon Commission--August 2011

August 31, 2011 - Saint Agnes Parish Blesses New Junior High School Wing

August 31, 2011 - Coverage of Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. on Thursday, September 8, 2011

August 30, 2011 - Negotiation Update from the Office of Catholic Education: Mediation Not the Answer to a Fair and Just Agreement

August 29, 2011 - Statement from the Office of Catholic Education Regarding Teacher Contract Negotiations

August 26, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali Urges Caution, Best Judgement During Hurricane Irene

August 22, 2011 - Confirmation Schedule - Fall 2011

August 11, 2011 - Archdiocesan Celebrates Millionth Meal

August 10, 2011 - Theology on Tap, Other Events to Promote Interaction Between Bishops and Pilgrims at World Youth Day

August 9, 2011 - Archdiocesan Youth Depart for World Youth day Pilgrimage

August 8, 2011 - Catholic Social Services Receives National Award

August1, 2011 - Memorial Mass for Vatican Nuncio to U.S. Slated for September 14

July 28, 2011 - Statement of Cardinal Justin Rigali Regarding the Death of Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

July 28, 2011 - Saint Joseph Parish Moves Rectory Building to New Location

July 26, 2011 - U.S. Bishops Voice Solidarity with Bishops of Scandinavia

July 19, 2011 - Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Named Archbishop of Philadelphia (Updated)

July 19, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Announce New Archbishop

July 7, 2011 - Two Philadelphia Parishes to Close--Churches of Closed Parishes to Become Worship Sites

June 29, 2011 - Archdiocese Observes Pope Benedict XVI's 60th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood with Eucharistic Adoration

June 28, 2011 - Media Advisory: Moving Forward in Faith Bulletin Insert No. 4--New Mandatory Reporter Training Program - English / Spanish

June 28, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Launches New Mandatory Reporter Training Program for Over 24,000 Clergy, Staff and Volunteers

June 27, 2011 - Nutritional Development Services Holds Annual Blessing of the Summer at Visitation B.V.M. Day Camp

June 23, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Corpus Christi Mass First Communicants to join Cardinal

June 23, 2011 - Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and Mr. Robert J. Sims to Receive Keys & Sword Award

June 22, 2011 - Statement of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Closure of Saint Kevin Parish School

June 14, 2011 - W.W. Smith Charitable Trust Awards $20,000 Grant to Catholic Social Services for Nutrition Program at Women's Residential Facility

June 13, 2011 - Archdiocesan Class of 2011 Earns Record-Breaking $270 Million In College Scholarships

June 10, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Names Leslie Davila New Director of Office for Child and Youth Protection (Spanish)

June 8, 2011 - Saint Kevin Parish School to Close Due to Low Re-Registration

June 8, 2011 - Schools to Close Early Wednesday Due to Expected High Temperatures

June 8, 2011 - Two Parish Schools to Close due to Low Registration

June 1, 2011 - Archdiocesan Schools in the City of Philadelphia to Dismiss at 1:30 p.m. Today

May 31, 2011 - Statement from Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, Regarding the Possible Elimination of Transit Passes for School Students in Philadelphia

May 26, 2011 - Statement of Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, Regarding Devastation in Joplin, Missouri

May 26, 2011 - Blessed Teresa of Calcutta parish Breaks Ground for New Church

May 24, 2011 - Media Advisory: Moving Forward in Faith Bulletin Insert No. 3--Victim Assistance Efforts in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia--May 24, 2011 - English / Spanish

May 19, 2011 - Archdiocesan Elementary School Students Excel in National Math Competition - Award Ceremony Honors Winners of First In Math Competition

May 17, 2011 - Kenneth C. Brabazon, Jr to be Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 2011 - David M. Friel to be Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 2011 - Christopher P. Landis to be Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Ordain Three Men to the Priesthood

May 12, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Bless Saint Leonie Aviat Statue and Celebrate Mass at Saint Bernadette Parish in Drexel Hill

May 9, 2011 - Catholic Social Services Volunteer Named Finalist for National Award

May 6, 2011 - Catholic Charities Appeal 2011

May 6, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass for than 150 Students at 32nd Annual Honors Convocation

May 6, 2011 - Bishop Michael Fitzgerald to Celebrate Mass and Recognize Over 150 Catholics in Youth Ministry at Awards Ceremony

May 5, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Masses for Couples Married 25, 50 Years or More

May 5, 2011 - Pope John Paul II Regional Catholic Elementary School to Celebrate Pope's Beatification

May 02, 2011 - U.S. Bishops to Meet June 15-17 in Seattle, Discuss Charter Revisions, Assisted Suicide Document, Spanish Mass Translation

May 02, 2011 - Pope Sends Prayers and Support to Tornado Victims

April 19, 2011 - Holy Week and Easter Masses

April 18, 2011 - News Release from Office of Catholic Education Regarding the Arrest of Mr. Francis Murphy, Athletic Director for Archbishop Carroll High School

April 15, 2011 - Media Advisory: Moving Forward in Faith: Renewing Our Commitment to Victim Assistance, Child Protection, and the Integrity of the Priesthood. (Spanish)

April 14, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali Urges Prayers, Support for the People of Japan

April 13, 2011 - Bishops Highlight Protecting the Poor, Fiscal Responsibility as Moral Criteria of Budget Debate

April 7, 2011 - Martelli, Dunphy, and Abramowicz to Headline Men's Spirituality Conference

March 30, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Places Two Retired Priests on Administrative Leave (Spanish)

March 29, 2011 - Cardinal to Senate: Respect Religious Freedom of All

March 28, 2011 - Archdiocesan High School Students Participate in 14th Annual Art Exhibition

March 24, 2011 - President of USCCB Reiterates Bishops' Resolve to Deal Firmly with Clerics Who Abuse Children

March 16, 2011 - Bishops Voice Solidarity with Japan, Urge Catholics to Support Efforts of Catholic Relief Services Following Earthquake

March 09, 2011 - Homily of Cardinal Justin Rigali: Ash Wednesday Mass

March 08, 2011 - Archdiocese Places 21 Priests on Administrative Leave (Spanish)

March 08, 2011 - Cardinal's Statement Regarding Administrative Leaves (Spanish)

February 28, 2011 - The Office of Catholic Education Announces Parish School Closures

February 22, 2011 - Kick Off for 36th Annual Operation Rice Bowl

February 20, 2011 - Statement Regarding Monsignor William J. Lynn

February 20, 2011 - Statement Regarding Monsignor William J. Lynn (Spanish)

February 16, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali Announces Further Actions in Response to Grand Jury Report

February 16, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali Announces Further Actions in Response to Grand Jury Report (Spanish)

February 12, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali Releases Video Message to the Faithful of the Archdiocese in Preparation for Weekend Masses

February 11, 2011 - Announcement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Following the Grand Jury Report

February 11, 2011 - Announcement from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Following the Grand Jury Report (Spanish)

February 10, 2011 - Update from Cardinal Rigali

February 10, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali's Statement Regarding the Release of the Report of the Grand Jury

February 10, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali's Statement Regarding the Release of the Report of the Grand Jury (Spanish)

February 9, 2011 - News Release from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office of Catholic Education

February 2, 2011 - Spring Confirmation Schedule

January 28, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

January 27, 2011 - Saint Charles Borromeo Parish School Celebrates 90th Anniversary

January 27, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Induct Honorees Into Hall of Fame

January 21, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Lead Thousands of Archdiocesan Faithful to the 38th Annual March For Life

January 19, 2011 - Statement of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Regarding the Report Released Concerning Dr. Kermit B. Gosnell

January 14, 2011 - St. Rocco Church One Step Closer With Topping Off Ceremony

January 12, 2011 - Archdiocese of Philadelphia Remembers the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 10, 2011 - Archbishop Dolan Calls for Prayers, Greater Respect for Human Life in Wake of Arizona Shooting

January 7, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass for First Anniversary of Haiti Earthquake

January 4, 2011 - Cardinal Rigali to Celebrate Mass Opening Jubilee Year for Saint John Neumann

 

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