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Archbishop ordains 7 new priests for archdiocese
At the ordination liturgy Saturday, May 16, Archbishop Charles Chaput told the newly ordained priests to become like Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who "leads us, feeds us and protects us.”
Clergy appointments announced in archdiocese
See the detailed list of 59 changes of assignment for priests in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including pastors, parochial vicars, administrators and newly ordained priests.
Archbishop: Time to ‘refocus on the basics’
In a wide-ranging interview, Archbishop Chaput looks back on four years of crises, forward to the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ visit in September – and what lies beyond for the archdiocese.
Seven men one step away from priestly ordination Saturday
Everyone is invited to attend the Mass of ordination by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Read about the deacons and see information on their first Masses on Sunday.
Sirens call priest, religious to scene of train wreck
More police sirens than usual alerted Father Tom Higgins and two St. Joseph Sisters to the Amtrak derailment in their neighborhood, where they comforted victims Tuesday night.
Amtrak derailment leaves 8 dead, many injured
Archbishop Charles Chaput was joined by Vice President Joe Biden in calling for prayers in the wake of the train wreck Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Archbishop asks prayers in wake of train disaster
See Archbishop Charles Chaput's statement following the derailment of an Amtrak train in Philadelphia last night, May 12, that left seven people dead and hundreds injured.
By the hum of I-95, St. Hubert’s shows its devotion to Mary
The archdiocesan girls’ high school in Northeast Philadelphia dedicated a statue of Our Lady that reflects the parish and neighborhood it came from, and the nearby highway.
Hispanic Catholic families enjoy music and faith testimony
About 500 people in the Latino community of the Philadelphia Archdiocese came to concerts for families recently at two parishes in Philadelphia and Chester County.
Congratulations to Philadelphia priest jubilarians
Thirty-three priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are celebrating significant anniversaries of their ordination to the priesthood this year. See our complete list of the priest jubilarians. CatholicPhilly.com wishes all the priests many more years in their ministry — ad multos annos!