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Philadelphia archdiocese announces 24 parishes to merge
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced the merger of 24 parishes into 10, saying the changes will “ultimately strengthen... Read more
Archbishop Chaput finalizes three priests' ministry removal
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has finalized three priests' removal from archdiocesan ministry: one who faces a “substantiated” allegation... Read more
Archbishop Chaput to consolidate Philadelphia seminary
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has announced his plan to consolidate Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary's operations, as part of his ongoing... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Campus ministry has eternal value
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia offered encouragement to campus ministers this week, assuring them their mission “matters eternally because... Read more
Bishops urged to imitate St. Thomas More in mandate fight
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has held up the 16th century's Saint Thomas More as a model of courage... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Advent's message relevant in wake of tragedy
The message of Advent is applicable in today’s world, especially in light of the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput says Year of Faith holds solution to relativism
The current Year of Faith is an opportunity to counter the cultural relativism that plagues modern society and that has... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: being a saint is the only thing that matters
At a conference on faith and evangelization, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia told participants that sanctity is the single... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Be Catholic before you are Democrat or Republican
As the country approaches election day in two weeks, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia is encouraging Catholic voters to... Read more
Archbishop Chaput links new saints with New Evangelization
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia believes that the seven saints who were canonized by Pope Benedict Oct. 21 should... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges end to capital punishment
Ahead of the possible execution of three convicts on Pennsylvania’s death row, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has called... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges 'deep changes' in Philadelphia archdiocese
Celebrating the first anniversary of his role as head of the Philadelphia archdiocese, Archbishop Charles J. Archbishop Chaput is calling... Read more
Jesuit university to buy Philadelphia archbishop's residence
St. Joseph’s University has signed a letter of intent to buy the Archbishop of Philadelphia’s residence from the financially troubled... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese creates new Catholic high school system
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia unveiled a new school system this morning that will be run by an independent... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese to sell major properties
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced it will sell some of its large real estate holdings, including the archbishop’s residence,... Read more
As secularism spreads, Archbishop Chaput charts path for renewal
Changes in the nature of American society call the faithful to renew their commitment to living out their beliefs in... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese cuts jobs, closes newspaper
Facing a $17 million projected deficit, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is cutting over 40 jobs, closing and restructuring programs, and... Read more
Defense of Church requires revival of faith, Archbishop Chaput says
While defending their freedom in public life, Catholics must also renew the Church spiritually, starting in their own lives, Philadelphia... Read more
Auxiliary bishop to head Philly’s St. Charles Borromeo Seminary
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has named Auxiliary Bishop Timothy Senior as rector of Philadelphia’s historic St. Charles Borromeo... Read more
Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI personally chose Philadelphia as the site for the next World Meeting of Families and, health permitting, will... Read more
